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LOT 303 N

1993 Kawasaki Z1000 Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. ZKAKZCP23PB511122 Engine no. KZT00JE-054567

Sold for £4,255 inc. premium
Lot 303N

1993 Kawasaki Z1000
Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. ZKAKZCP23PB511122 Engine no. KZT00JE-054567

1993 Kawasaki Z1000
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. ZKAKZCP23PB511122
Engine no. KZT00JE-054567

The first major revision of Kawasaki's trend-setting Z1/Z900 arrived for 1977 in the form of the Z1000, which, as its name suggests, was a bored-out version of the original double-overhead-cam four. Power went up - marginally - to 83bhp, while there was more torque delivered further down the rev range than before. Testing the new Z1000 in February 1977, Bike magazine had to contend with a wet track but nevertheless recorded a 12.76-second standing quarter mile time, despite an enforced half-throttle take-off, and a staggering terminal velocity of 117mph with rider normally seated! A much-revised frame meant that the Z1000 had lost some of its predecessors' wayward handling while remaining every bit as refined. 'It's a lusty, sturdy motorcycle with a proven reliability record, and now the handling matches the performance even better,' concluded editor Mike Nicks. Charismatic in the extreme, these early 'Big Zeds' are served by an enthusiastic owners club and are increasingly sought after today.

Presented in 'Police' livery, this Kawasaki Z1000 displays a total of 52,020 kilometres (approximately 32,300 miles) on the odometer and is described by the vendor as in generally very good original condition. The machine is offered with Netherlands registration papers.

Footnotes

As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.

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The Frame Number is JKAKZCP23PB511122.

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NNOVA declaration
If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.

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