
LOT 354
1976 Kawasaki Z1000 Registration no. TSO 534R Frame no. KZT00A 503193 Engine no. KZT00AE 004012
Sold for £2,645 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 354
1976 Kawasaki Z1000Registration no. TSO 534R Frame no. KZT00A 503193 Engine no. KZT00AE 004012
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1976 Kawasaki Z1000
Registration no. TSO 534R
Frame no. KZT00A 503193
Engine no. KZT00AE 004012
Registration no. TSO 534R
Frame no. KZT00A 503193
Engine no. KZT00AE 004012
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.
Assembled at Kawasaki's plant in the USA in November 1976, this 1977-model Z1000 currently displays a total of 35,887 miles on the odometer and would respond well to detailing. The shock absorbers and 4-into-1 exhaust are obvious non-standard features. Offered with a V5C document.
Assembled at Kawasaki's plant in the USA in November 1976, this 1977-model Z1000 currently displays a total of 35,887 miles on the odometer and would respond well to detailing. The shock absorbers and 4-into-1 exhaust are obvious non-standard features. Offered with a V5C document.
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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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