Highlights
- Sought-after second-production-year H2 in period correct 3 stage candy gold
- Meticulously restored to collector/show bike standard
- Full nut and bolt restoration with original NOS parts
- Engine rebuilt by a triples specialist
- Possesses Nova and USA title certificate
- Ready to be UK registered or added to your collection
The Appeal
Those Norton and Triumph owners who elected to trade their steeds in for one of Kawasaki’s new H2s were in for a surprise. Likely there was a queue, because it was the fastest accelerating bike in production at the time.
Perhaps they anticipated the power. They certainly didn’t expect just how that power would be delivered: namely viciously. Wheelies were the name of the day, whether you were in first or second gear. All of this earned the H2 a devilish reputation that makes those early bikes highly sought after by collectors.
Registered in the second year of H2 production, this magnificent example must be one of the very best available - or remaining. It is the result of a meticulous four-year, no-expense-spared restoration by the seller, who describes it as a ‘nut and bolt’ process. Looking at the photos of what is essentially a brand new bike, we’d have to concur. The work covered all areas and prioritised new old stock originality wherever possible. The engine has been rebuilt by a triples specialist and is so fresh it still needs commissioning.
Resplendent in desirable period correct 3 stage candy gold, it was deliberately built with high-end collectors in mind. It has not yet been UK registered, but this would be a straightforward process that the vendor has offered to assist with.
Whether you decide to add this to your collection or hit the road and enjoy some wheelies, this bike looks very tempting.
The History and Paperwork
- USA-market bike previous registered in Maine, Hampshire
- Imported to the UK in 2020 by the seller
- Not currently UK registered as explained above
- Purchased as a restoration project in 2020
- Vendor is willing to register the bike in the UK for a UK buyer
- UK buyer would be the first UK registered keeper
- Possesses the Nova and USA title certificate
- Spreadsheet detailing expenses throughout the restoration process
- Restored over 4 years from 2020 using NOS parts
The Condition
- Meticulously restored to collector/show bike standard
- Vendor states a full, no expense spared nut and bolt restoration carried out
- Restoration focused on preservation and closely replicating factory specification
- Desirable early period correct 3 stage candy gold paintwork finish with pinstriping
- Original NOS parts used where possible and many original parts restored
- Restoration aimed at ensuring the bike lasts another 50 years or more
- Highly presented bike that is as close to a brand new example as shown
- Chromework, lighting, saddle and trim present as virtually brand new as shown
- No reported electrical, lighting or switchgear faults
The Mechanics
- 748cc three cylinder two stroke 75bhp engine
- 5spd manual transmission
- Engine rebuilt by a triples specialist, with a build sheet available
- Engine not yet commissioned byut vendor advises he can do this if required
- Bike has been completed with the intention of it going into a collection or be exported
- Can be made running at the purchaser's request
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