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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1973 Kawasaki Z1 903cc
1973 Kawasaki Z1 903cc
Lot Number: 663
1973 Kawasaki Z1 903cc
Previously the personal transport of Rick Brett the legendary Kawasaki specialist, this 1973 bike has been cosmetically restored recently and is in simply outstanding condition. Confirmed running and is MOT exempt but has zero miles since restoration.
- ESTIMATE: £10,000 - £15,000
+ 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 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
YNF 119L
SUMMARY
Previously the personal transport of Rick Brett the legendary Kawasaki specialist, this 1973 bike has been cosmetically restored recently and is in simply outstanding condition. Confirmed running and is MOT exempt but has zero miles since restoration.
DESCRIPTION
- Kawasaki's answer to the CB750 launched in 1972 and quickly became a classic fast tourer
- Introduced initially as a 750cc but increased in size to 900cc to compete against Honda
- Powered by a 903cc, DOHC, four-cylinder offering 82bhp and 130mph
- The bike has been fettled by renowned Kawasaki specialist Ricky Brett and is in great running order
- Twin overhead camshafts and 130mph top speed
- Previously the personal transport of Rick Brett the legendary Kawasaki triple specialist, this 1973 bike has been cosmetically restored recently
- Superbly presented in Candy Brown and Orange and in excellent condition all round
- Confirmed running and is MOT exempt but has not been used since restoration
- Supplied with a current V5, original owners book, tool kit, workshop manuals, and receipts for parts used during restoration
- Early Z1s remain sought after and, with Rick Brett provenance, this beautiful example may be a very sensible investment
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 663
- Make
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- Z1
- Registration Number
- YNF 119L
- Frame Number
- Z1F11204
- Engine Number
- Z1E11304
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Michael McDowell
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07717 897525
- michael@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all motorcycles must be out of the venue by 2pm on Monday 21st July due to venue restrictions. We will contact buyers after the sale to arrange either collection or transport with Moving Motorcycles.
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