1980 Kawasaki Z1000 LTD

Registration No: NNT 568W
Frame No: JKAKZCK10BA003994
MOT: Exempt

• Kawasaki's custom cruiser Z1000 LTD
• 'KHI K 052' chrome 4 into 2 exhaust
• Supplied with a current V5C

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 Co., they began manufacturing motorcycles under the Kawaski name in the early ’60s, first continuing development of the K1, a near-copy of the BSA A10, 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 750 to compete with the new Honda SOHC 750, but Kawasaki held the bike back until it could be increased in capacity to set 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, beginning a long line of four-cylinder superbikes of all shapes and sizes. Kawasaki's LTD range offered a more custom styled bike with higher bars, comfier seat and more chrome, produced mainly for the American market and quite rare in the UK.

This 1980 Z1000 LTD appears to have spent its early years in the USA before being imported and registered in the UK in 2016. It is presented in good original condition, still fitted with its Kawasaki stamped exhaust and rear grab rail. A good bike for use on vintage runs and rallies with its bulletproof Z1000 engine matched to a laid back comfy riding position. Stood for a while, it will need recommissioning and will be supplied with a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189