- Withdrawn

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: KZT00A 037662
MOT: Exempt

• Early wire-wheel version of the Z1000A1
• Spent most of its life in Spain and Tenerife
• Restored in Spain using many new parts

PLEASE NOTE: This lot has unfortunately been withdrawn due to being currently held up in Spanish customs

In the early '70s, the four-stroke, four-cylinder Z1 was initially developed as a 750cc model 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. The Z1000 launched in 1977 added another 9bhp with heavier flywheels to smooth out vibration and a lighter 4-into-2 exhaust system together with a twin disc front brake.
This authentically presented Z1000, being offered without reserve, was first registered in Tenerife in 1978 before spending some time in Spain, eventually making its way back to the Canaries in 2021. Whilst in Spain it was restored using several new parts but keeping as much originality as possible, including a top-end overhaul. The bike has been registered in Tenerife. However, a new owner will have to apply for, and pay for, a NOVA Certificate before attempting to register it in the UK (details on the DVLA website). This normally involves paying 5% VAT on the total sale price and about £125 in customs declaration paperwork. Please check these details and bear this in mind when bidding.

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