LOT 237
1972 Kawasaki 350cc S2 Registration no. AWW 36K Frame no. S2F-23488 Engine no. S2E 23069
Sold for £2,875 inc. premium
Lot 237
1972 Kawasaki 350cc S2Registration no. AWW 36K Frame no. S2F-23488 Engine no. S2E 23069
The December Sale Collector's Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia|7 December 2016, 14:00 GMT|London, Olympia
1972 Kawasaki 350cc S2
Registration no. AWW 36K
Frame no. S2F-23488
Engine no. S2E 23069
Registration no. AWW 36K
Frame no. S2F-23488
Engine no. S2E 23069
In 1971, Kawasaki's original Mach III triple was joined by a trio of three-cylinder models: the 750 H2, 250 S1 and 350 S2. The latter two were virtually identical, the S2 differing from its smaller sibling only by its larger bore and carburettors, and shorter wheelbase. Performance-wise the S2 did not disappoint with its 115mph top speed and 13.9-second standing quarter-mile. Equally importantly, the handling was much improved over the original Mach III's. The S2 was superseded by the 400cc S3 in 1973 and is a relative rarity today. This S2 was purchased by the current vendor in 2012 and restored during 2012/2013 by Triples Workshop in Wakefield (Neil McCallum). Stored since 2013, the machine has been fitted with new spark plugs and battery (October 2016) but may require further re-commissioning before use. Offered with V5C document.
Saleroom notices
The frame number is S2F-23486. There are several mechanical aspects that require attention. The machine appears to select gears however due to the kickstart issue, it is difficult to gauge compression. The forks feel unusually soft and there is some play in the handlebars. Accordingly, the machine is sold strictly as viewed.
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