LOT 627

Property of a deceased's estate 1992 Kawasaki BJ250A Estrella Registration no. J207 LTP Frame no. BJ250A000754 Engine no. BJ250AE014458

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Lot 627

Property of a deceased's estate, 1992 Kawasaki BJ250A Estrella
Registration no. J207 LTP Frame no. BJ250A000754 Engine no. BJ250AE014458

The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Property of a deceased's estate
1992 Kawasaki BJ250A Estrella
Registration no. J207 LTP
Frame no. BJ250A000754
Engine no. BJ250AE014458

Kawasaki's W800 vertical twin is recognised as one of the most successful of current retros, but back in the early 1990s the Japanese factory came up with a delightful single every bit as convincing: the Estrella. Guaranteed to appeal to nostalgia buffs who didn't need the power (and disliked the weight) of larger models, the 250cc Estrella was launched in 1992, boasting a simple tubular steel frame, twin shock absorbers, 'right-way-up' front fork, separate headlamp, painted mudguards and wire-spoked wheels. Disc brakes were just about the only outwardly visible concessions to modernity. The engine too was a mix of old and new features, being a long-stroke, overhead-cam, two-valve design of unitary construction that incorporated a balancer shaft to dampen vibrations. Although immensely popular in Japan, the Estrella was not widely exported, the only country in Europe to receive substantial numbers being Germany. The model was never officially imported into the UK.

One of only a tiny handful of Estrellas believed to be in this country, this example was imported from New Zealand and registered to the late owner in 2003. Unused for some time, the machine will require re-commissioning or possibly more extensive restoration before further use. This beautiful modern classic is offered with a V5C document; two MoT certificates (most recent expired in 2013); and a substantial file of import paperwork and other documentation.
Offered without key

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