Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 10am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
Registration No: S278 LRYFrame No: JKAZX900CCA015523MOT: Exempt
Expertly modified for a completely bespoke finish
Outstanding custom paintwork
Many other upgrades
A response to Honda’s ultra-lightweight CBR900RR of 1992, Kawasaki had its mighty Ninja ZX-9R ready for the 1993 Paris Motorcycle Show ahead of 1994 production. Using a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve 899cc inline-four and six-speed transmission squeezed into an aluminium twin-spar frame, Kawasaki had what was claimed to be a 140bhp, 168mph machine weighing 477lbs.—a match for the Honda, though generally considered less sharp but more stable and faster in a straight line. Apart from the fundamentals of the engine, the model was almost completely redesigned during 1998 and remained in production until 2003.
Having suffered a serious accident in 2013 after which it was declared a Category C insurance loss, this eye-catching ZX-9R was rescued and rebuilt to a custom specification. With the fairings removed, it now appears as something of a streetfighter, but is most impressive for its excellent custom paintwork, which lends the bike a marbled finish from a distance, and, upon close inspection, reveals an intricately-detailed collage of comic book-style art. Having been off the road since July, 2025, a few checks may be required before riding. The current V5C is supplied.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
