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- 1972 Kawasaki Z1 903cc - Press Bike #90009
1972 Kawasaki Z1 903cc - Press Bike #90009
Lot Number: 833
1972 Kawasaki Z1 903cc - Press Bike #90009
Ultra-rare Kawasaki Z1. Pre-production press bike originally destined for Norway and one of only five survivors world-wide (#90009).
- Sold for: £25,875
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 7th April, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
NOVA
SUMMARY
Ultra-rare Kawasaki Z1. Pre-production press bike originally destined for Norway and one of only five survivors world-wide (#90009).
DESCRIPTION
- Kawasaki's answer to the CB750 launched in 1972 and quickly became an instant classic
- Twin overhead camshafts and a top speed of 130mph
- This 1972 pre-production Press bike is one of c.15 produced for the worldwide launch of the Z1
- It was number nine off the production line and was shipped to Norway in late 1972 by importer Ter-Rek AS
- Test ridden by invited journalists and seen by many whilst on display at the Ter-Rek offices in Trondheim
- Unfortunately, due to the oil crisis in 1973, the 50 bikes ordered for Norway failed to arrive and the importer went out of business
- Number nine was never returned to Japan, unlike its siblings which returned home to be crushed, escaping Kawasaki's instructions, and was registered new in Norway in 1973
- We believe only five of the press bikes escaped to survive to this day and most are in museums
- Its previous owner, Norwegian Kawasaki enthusiast Johan Morstein, researched and sourced as many of the original parts as possible. The bike was then restored in the UK by Mike Hunnisett to a very high standard and is presented in good running order
- Numbers are correct but we believe it has replaced crank cases, still on its original wheels, correct seat, dials and showing just over 160 miles since its restoration
- Complete with a copy of the Z1 Owners Club of Norway (February 1999 edition) highlighting the history of the bike and a list of all the owners since 1974
- Imported into the UK with taxes paid and on the NOVA system
- An incredible opportunity to own one of the rarest Kawasaki Z1 models known to exist
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 833
- Make
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- Z1
- Variant
- p
- Registration Number
- NOVA
- Frame Number
- Z1F 90009
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- Z1E 90009
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.
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