Highlights

Pivotal Japanese superbike
Very smart in black with gold trim Z1
Gold alloy wheels, low seat and mono shock

The Appeal

Kawasaki was close to launching its new superbike when Honda unveiled the fantastic CB750. Realising it had been outclassed, the firm went back to the drawing board with one goal: to best its local rivals. The result was this bike, the Z1, with its innovative DOHC that eliminated the heavy rocker arms and pushrods of the SOHC Honda to be both lighter and much more tuneable.

That extra work makes the Z1 the blueprint for all future superbikes. No surprise then that good examples are revered by collectors. Here is exactly that, a 1975 model in black with gold pin-striping. It presents very well, retaining original ‘75 features like the ‘10mph’ increment speedo with desirable upgrades like gold alloys, lowered seat and mono shock.

In good condition and clearly cherished, this bike would grace any serious collection.

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Key Information

Mileage: 38,606 miles indicated
Country of registration: Ireland
Technical inspection status: not stated
Technical specs: 82bhp rebored to 960cc DOHC 4cyl air cooled engine, 5spd manual
Paperwork: not known

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The Detail

Very tidy bike with black paintwork, gold pin-striping and decals
Chrome work is bright and well presented
Non-standard gold alloy wheels in good order as shown
Lowered seat with black vinyl trim
Correct 1975 Speedo marked in 10mph increments
Well-kept fittings, switchgear and grips
New tyres fitted
Recently serviced
Vintage Log book available
On the button, drives & handles superbly

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