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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1970 Kawasaki F5 Big Horn 349cc
1970 Kawasaki F5 Big Horn 349cc
1970 Kawasaki F5 Big Horn 349cc
Rare and sought after Kawasaki F5 Big Horn dual-purpose trail bike showing 9,200 miles and in running order post-restoration.
- ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £5,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 4th May, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
TAW 225H
SUMMARY
Rare and sought after Kawasaki F5 Big Horn dual-purpose trail bike showing 9,200 miles and in running order post-restoration.
DESCRIPTION
- Built by Kawasaki between 1970 and 1971 (as F5) and aimed at the growing US off-road market
- Rugged design with a 350cc two-stroke, rotary disc valve engine developing 33bhp
- This first year of production example is presented in 'rawhide' paint scheme, used only during 1970
- Fully restored to its current condition, correct numbers and in running order
- Showing 9,200 miles with all brightwork rechromed
- Recent maintenance includes a carburettor overhaul with new float, new clutch plates, new cables and rebuilt front forks with rechrome
- Part of a private Collection. UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- F5 BIG HORN
- Registration Number
- TAW 225H
- Frame Number
- F5F04543
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- F5E04611
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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