Highlights
- Freshly restored by seller to high standard
- Desirable later ‘Z1B’ witu more power and better handling
- Well detailed bike in blue metallic with gold and black decals
- Standard and unmodified bike
- 903cc DOHC four running well with no issues
The Appeal
The original Zed One didn’t just outclass every other contemporary superbike, it looked better than them too. Widely regarded as one of the greatest enthusiast bikes ever made, a Z1 is likely to find its way into any discerning collector’s garage.
The later Z1B, introduced in 1975, got more power, improved handling and updated looks. This early example arrived from America in 2020 and has been extensively restored by the previous and current seller. Now finished in blue metallic with black, gold and white details, it is a magnificent example whose extensive chromework shines brightly in the sun of our photos.
The vendor reports that it runs well too, meaning that the buyer has the choice of merely admiring it or getting out and experiencing the Zed One magnetism.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1975
- Imported from America
- First UK registered January 2020
- Two UK keepers
- Current keeper since July 2021
- Previously painted green which was changed in January 2020
- Reported to have been stored in a garage for a period of time
- Recently restored and made operational again
- Displays 23,951 miles on a five digit odometer which cannot be verified
The Condition
- Recently restored to factory specification
- Finished in blue metallic with black, gold and white decals
- Paintwork presents very well as can seen in photos
- Extensive chromework presents well as also shown
- Some fittings such as badges and handlebars appear to be original
- These components show a light but not unsightly age
- Vendor states that bike may have minor issues noticeable to a discerning eye
- Dials, grips and other fittings present well as can be se
- Black saddle with strap and stitching in good order
The Mechanics
- Z1B model with more powerful engine
- 903cc DOHC inline-four engine
- 5spd gearbox
- Vendor states that engine has no known faults
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