
LOT 603 N
c.1979 Kawasaki Z1000 A3 Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. KZT00A514392 Engine no. KZT00AE088041
Sold for £3,335 inc. premium
Lot 603N
c.1979 Kawasaki Z1000 A3Registration no. not UK registered Frame no. KZT00A514392 Engine no. KZT00AE088041
c.1979 Kawasaki Z1000 A3
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. KZT00A514392
Engine no. KZT00AE088041
Registration no. not UK registered
Frame no. KZT00A514392
Engine no. KZT00AE088041
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.
The much-modified example offered here is believed to be an A3 model dating from circa 1979. The A3's introduction marked the return to 28mm carburettors; the adoption of electronic ignition; and an increase in maximum power to 93bhp. The machine is offered with German Fahrzeugbrief, which currently displays a total of 23,425 kilometres on the odometer.
The much-modified example offered here is believed to be an A3 model dating from circa 1979. The A3's introduction marked the return to 28mm carburettors; the adoption of electronic ignition; and an increase in maximum power to 93bhp. The machine is offered with German Fahrzeugbrief, which currently displays a total of 23,425 kilometres on the odometer.
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Lot symbols
| N | NOVA 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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