9th Jul, 2025 12:00

National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands

Lot 281

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1974 Kawasaki Z1A
No Reserve

Sold for £8,740

(including buyers premium)

Lot details

Registration No: CDM 409M
Frame No: Z1F 23975
MOT: Exempt

Authentically presented 1974 Z1A model
Distinctive 4-into-4 chrome exhaust system
Supplied with a V5C Registration Document

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is one of the largest corporations in Japan producing a wide range of products from rolling stock to ships. After taking over the ailing Meguro Motorcycle Company they began manufacturing motorcycles under the Kawasaki name in the early sixties, first continuing development of the K1 BSA A10 copy but soon moving on to build a reputation for high performance two-stroke twins and triples. In the early '70s, the four-stroke four-cylinder Z1 was initially developed as a 750cc to compete with the new Honda SOHC 750 but Kawasaki held the bike back until 1973 so it could be increased in capacity, setting a new benchmark for superbike performance. With its DOHC 900cc engine offering a top speed of over 130mph it easily became the fastest mass produced bike in the world. The early 4 pipe models are now some of the most collectible bikes from the era.

This 1974 Z1A being offered at 'no reserve' was first registered in the UK in 2017 and is presented in excellent and most importantly, standard trim, including the correct style rear shocks and its distinctive (un-stamped) 4-into-4 chrome exhaust system. It has been part of an enthusiast's private collection since 2017. Not run for a while it will need a new battery and recommissioning before use, however, the engine turns over on the kickstarter. It looks to have been restored at some point, with presumably some new old stock or remanufactured parts being used, with the chrome and paint being in good order. The front wheel rim is stamped 3D 303 and the rear rim is still showing its diamond shaped DID logo. The bike will come supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189

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