LOT 530

c.1975 Kawasaki KT250 Trials Registration no. not registered Frame no. KT2-03653 Engine no. KT2E-003600

Sold for £5,175 inc. premium

Lot 530

c.1975 Kawasaki KT250 Trials
Registration no. not registered Frame no. KT2-03653 Engine no. KT2E-003600

The Winter Sale - including The National Motorcycle Museum Reserve Collection - Bicester Heritage|12 December 2020, 10:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

c.1975 Kawasaki KT250 Trials
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. KT2-03653
Engine no. KT2E-003600

Development of the trials motorcycle has been marked by a series of high-profile collaborations between star riders and the sport's major manufacturers, most notably Sammy Miller's association with Bultaco (and later Honda). Miller's successful transformation of the Sherpa into a world-beater prompted rivals Montesa to recruit Don Smith and later Malcolm Rathmell to develop the Cota, while Mick Andrews was signed by Ossa, giving his name to the 'Mick Andrews Replica'. Andrews would move on to Yamaha while Smith too was wooed successfully by the Japanese, transferring his allegiance to Kawasaki in 1972. Formerly with Greeves, Smith certainly had the CV to justify his appointment, having won the European Trials Championship on three occasions (1964, 1967, and 1969). Don built a prototype using a Kawasaki 450cc moto-cross engine, which led in 1975 to the launch of the production KT250, undeniably one of the best-looking trials bikes ever to come out of Japan.

Believed to retain its original paintwork, and fitted with new tyres, this KT250 was purchased from David Watson (Plant Sales). The machine is offered with an owner's manual, NOVA declaration, and one ignition key. A total of 1,284 miles is displayed on the odometer.

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