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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1980 Bimota KB1a 1,015cc
1980 Bimota KB1a 1,015cc
Lot Number: 559
1980 Bimota KB1a 1,015cc
Rare Bimota KB1a model offered in mostly original and running order. This is the more sought after 'A Kit' model with the Marzocchi forks. One of the great Tamburini-designed bikes that are now reaching iconic status worldwide.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 20th July, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
Rare Bimota KB1a model offered in mostly original and running order. This is the more sought after 'A Kit' model with the Marzocchi forks. One of the great Tamburini-designed bikes that are now reaching iconic status worldwide.
DESCRIPTION
- Tamburini designed Kawasaki Z1000-powered Bimota KB1a model
- Produced between 1977 and 1982 with minimal numbers built
- The rarer KB1a model was produced with the more desirable Marzzochi front forks and alloy tank
- The A designation only applies to bikes constructed with the factory 'full kit',
- Originally registered from new in Austria in 1980 and purchased by our vendor in 1992 whilst he worked there
- Imported into the UK in 1994
- Not UK-registered but complete with current NOVA
- Still fitted with its original Bimota embossed bodywork
- Has been subject to a frame rebuild and rewire and other modifications including K&N filters, electronic ignition and braided hoses
- Presented in running order
- Complete with history file containing original Austrian log book, C&E386 import certificate, NOVA, and numerous old receipts
- Highly collectable and super rare
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 559
- Make
- BIMOTA
- Model
- KB1A
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Frame Number
- KB1 00482
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- KZT000DE013327
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Mark Bryan
- Motorcycle Manager
- 07958 107974
- mark@iconicauctioneers.com
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