Highlights

Very early H2s with rare 'full power' high-cut cylinders
Comprehensive restoration
Work by specialists, including Chapman Tyrrell Racing and Gary Clark
Only 200 miles since completion
Rare and highly desirable optional dual disc brake setup
Retains unique early production features not found on later models
Imported from the US with numbers indicating original matching components

The Appeal

The H2 was and still is the best of the best. Incredibly quick, highly tactile and beautifully built, it is no surprise that it was a massive sales hit. From launch, it was the world’s best-selling 750cc two-stroke triple.

It was so powerful that after a few months, Kawasaki offered a slightly tamer version. That makes this bike very special indeed. It is one of the earliest H2s built, from the first few weeks of production, and retains the full power, high cut cylinders of these early models.

Like most H2s, it spent its life in the USA before being imported to the UK. The vendor acquired it from H2 guru Rick Brett in 2020 whilst it was in the USA and Rick took care of the shipping and registration. Few H2s have exactly matching frame and engine numbers, so the trick is to make sure they left the factory fitted together, rather than being a later assemblage of two bikes. Brett checked this and is confident this bike is ‘factory matched’.

It was bought as a restoration project, the vendor tells us that the subsequent renovation included entirely dismantling the bike, right down to removing every nut, bolt and component. Individual elements were then entrusted to specialists. The engine and gearbox went to Chapman Tyrrell Racing in Evesham to be rebuilt while the crankshaft was sent to Gary Clark. Each area of the bike was brought back to life with the focus being on making it ‘correct.’ It was refinished in its original colour Candytone Blue as used on all UK-registered H2s. It is largely standard except for halogen headlights and stainless steel spokes on the Takasago rims. It has covered only 200 miles since completion, most of that testing by CTR, and is still being fettled and run in.

The current condition is a testament to the vendor's care and enthusiasm. This is a sought-after early H2 in collector-quality condition with impeccable provenance.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1972 in USA
US import brought to the UK five years ago via H2 specialist Rick Brett
UK registered since 1st February 2021
Current keeper since 2nd February 2021
Two registered UK keepers but effectively only one as shown above
Engine number H2E 01977 and chassis number H2F 01965
These details are believed by Brett to be matching components
Current mileage shows 21,023 but cannot be verified due to its US history
200 miles since restoration was completed
V5C in the current keeper’s name
Extensive receipts documenting the restoration work
MOT and tax exempt due to age
VIN number H2F01965

The Condition

Restored to original specification with correct Kawasaki-numbered bolts
Candytone Blue Uk-specification paintwork in good order
Original Takasago rims fitted with stainless spokes for improved maintenance
Retains early production features, including welded side cover mounting lug and different headlamp shell configuration
Sealed battery unit installed to protect chrome exhaust pipes from acid damage
Halogen headlamp unit fitted in the original shell
Some minor paint defects as noted by the vendor

The Mechanics

748cc two-stroke triple engine
Engine completely rebuilt by two-stroke specialists Chapman Tyrrell Racing
Crankshaft rebuilt by Kawasaki triple specialist Gary Clark
Features the rare early production high-cut cylinders
Has completed only 202 miles since the comprehensive rebuild and still being run in
Recently repair due to hydraulic pressure in the right hand cylinder
Oil system modified with an on/off tap to prevent oil leakage during extended storage periods
The vendor states bike has a characteristic "rattle and burble melody" of multi-cylinder air-cooled two-strokes
Features an optional and ultra-rare dual disc brake setup using genuine Kawasaki parts

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