Highlights
- Original UK-registered example from new, not an import
- Restored with over £11,000 spent on parts across two ownerships
- Just four former registered keepers
- In one ownership for nearly 40 years prior to the current keeper
- History file including tax discs from 1986, MOTs from 1988, and dozens of parts receipts
The Appeal
The Kawasaki Z1 is widely regarded as one of the most important motorcycles ever produced. Its 903cc DOHC inline-four redefined what a production superbike could be when it arrived in 1972, and the Z1A, the 1974 model year, remains hugely sought after by collectors and riders alike.
This example is a genuine UK-registered machine from new and has passed through just four former registered keepers. The previous owner acquired it in 1985 and rode it as a daily machine before spending years sourcing parts and carrying out a restoration. The current owner has built on that foundation with significant mechanical investment, including a top-end rebuild. A weighty history file accompanies the machine, and the vendor recommends viewing and test riding the bike in person.
Key Information
- Mileage: 56,795 miles (indicated)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt; last test completed in April 2024 at 55,749 miles, first-time pass with no advisories
- Technical specs: 903cc DOHC inline-four petrol, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: paper tax discs from 1986, paper MOTs from 1988, and dozens of parts receipts
The Detail
- Restoration carried out by the previous owner, who sourced parts over many years
- Approximately £6,000 spent on parts by the previous owner, with around half sourced from Z Power
- A further £5,000 spent by the current owner on mechanical work and parts
- Top-end rebuild including new valve guide seals, +1mm rebore, and new pistons
- New clutch and starter sprag clutch assembly fitted
- Newtronic electronic ignition fitted
- Upgraded wiring loom with individually fused circuits replacing the original single-fuse setup
- New paint and exhaust fitted (receipts not present for these items)
- Fitted with the shorter US-specification rear mudguard in place of the UK item
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