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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1978 Kawasaki KH250B 249cc
1978 Kawasaki KH250B 249cc
1978 Kawasaki KH250B 249cc
Well presented, UK-supplied example of Kawasaki's rapid 250cc triple two-stroke.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £4,000
+ 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
XLT 181S
SUMMARY
Well presented, UK-supplied example of Kawasaki's rapid 250cc triple two-stroke.
DESCRIPTION
- The two-stroke triple range was introduced by Kawasaki in the late 1960s with the fast Mach III 500
- Numerous versions were produced including 350, 400, 500 and 750cc bikes
- The 250 had a claimed maximum power of 32bhp and a top speed 104mph
- This example is presented in good overall condition
- Current owner since 2022
- Stored for last year so may require some basic recommissioning before road use
- UK-registered from new on a current V5C
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- KH250B
- Registration Number
- XLT 181S
- Frame Number
- KH250B 009558
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- S1E 20426
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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