
LOT 679
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD Registration no. BTU 961W Frame no. JKAKZCK17BA000252 Engine no. KZT00JE-000457
Sold for £3,220 inc. premium
Lot 679
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTDRegistration no. BTU 961W Frame no. JKAKZCK17BA000252 Engine no. KZT00JE-000457
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
Registration no. BTU 961W
Frame no. JKAKZCK17BA000252
Engine no. KZT00JE-000457
Registration no. BTU 961W
Frame no. JKAKZCK17BA000252
Engine no. KZT00JE-000457
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. Also in the range was the KZ1000 LTD 'factory custom', a new style of machine developed by Kawasaki USA and pioneered on the preceding Z900 LTD.
This KZ1000 LTD was bought in January 2018 as a non-runner and has been rebuilt in 'flat track' style. Works carried out included rebuilding the engine; powder-coating the frame; overhauling the brake callipers; and fitting a new fuel tank, chain, sprockets, etc. The paintwork is custom throughout by Keith Haddock of 'Khameleon Customs' from Borehamwood. Used on a weekly basis and described by the private vendor as in generally very good condition, this unique machine is offered with a V5C document and MoT to February 2021.
This KZ1000 LTD was bought in January 2018 as a non-runner and has been rebuilt in 'flat track' style. Works carried out included rebuilding the engine; powder-coating the frame; overhauling the brake callipers; and fitting a new fuel tank, chain, sprockets, etc. The paintwork is custom throughout by Keith Haddock of 'Khameleon Customs' from Borehamwood. Used on a weekly basis and described by the private vendor as in generally very good condition, this unique machine is offered with a V5C document and MoT to February 2021.
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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