Only 2 previous owners from new
1975 Kawasaki 903cc Z1B
Registration no. LGH 400P
Frame no. Z1F-76663
Engine no. Z1E 076913
The Z1 had been planned in 750cc form in the late 1960s but was beaten to the showroom by Honda's CB750. Kawasaki's proposed superbike already had two overhead camshafts to the Honda's one, so its designers redrew the motor as a 900. Launched in 1972, the big 'Zed' set new road-bike performance standards, at least as far as straight line speed was concerned. With 82bhp on tap, top speed was around 130mph, but if the rider used all that power on twisty roads, things could get exciting. As a fast tourer, though, the Z1 excelled. Charismatic in the extreme, these early 'Big Zeds' are served by an enthusiastic owners' club and are increasingly sought after today. Few bikes from Japan have had as big an impact on the motorcycling world.

Our vendor purchased this Z1B in 2021 from the second keeper, its owner since 1976. A UK-delivered example, the Kawasaki was fully restored in 2021/2022 retaining as many original parts as possible; all bills are on file, most of them issued by recognised marque specialists, Z Power. In October 2022 this Z1B received a 2nd place award in the 1970s class at the Stafford Show concours (trophy included). Last run in March 2023, the machine comes complete with tool kit, owner's handbook, and even its original spark plug caps. Accompanying paperwork includes a V5C document; nearly all MoTs from new; the aforementioned restoration bills; and MoT to 6th June 2023.
Offered with key
Footnotes:
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.