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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Spring 2025
- 1970 Kawasaki Mach III H1 500 499cc
1970 Kawasaki Mach III H1 500 499cc
Lot Number: 457
1970 Kawasaki Mach III H1 500 499cc
Rare, early sculpted-tank version of the Kawasaki Mach III H1. Correct numbers, US-market example restored to a good standard. Presented in good overall condition and in running order.
- ESTIMATE: £9,000 - £11,000
+ 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
TTU 278H
SUMMARY
Rare, early sculpted-tank version of the Kawasaki Mach III H1. Correct numbers, US-market example restored to a good standard. Presented in good overall condition and in running order.
DESCRIPTION
- The late 1960s saw America demanding bigger and faster motorcycles
- Kawasaki introduced the two-stroke 500cc triple in 1969 with a claimed top speed of 124mph
- This correct numbers, US-market example has been restored to a good standard
- Presented in good overall condition and in running order
- UK-registered in 2015 and showing 20,000 miles
- Part of a private Collection
- UK-registered on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 457
- Make
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- MACH III
- Registration Number
- TTU 278H
- Frame Number
- KAF14256
- Engine Number
- KAE-13242
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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