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- The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth - Summer 2025
- 1981 Kawasaki Z1000ST 1015cc
1981 Kawasaki Z1000ST 1015cc
1981 Kawasaki Z1000ST 1015cc
A recently restored, UK-specification, shaft-drive, Kawasaki muscle bike, a classic Japanese 80s big tourer. Very well presented in Luminous Ruby Red and a real performance bargain.
- ESTIMATE: £5,000 - £7,000
+ 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
PNA 566W
SUMMARY
A recently restored, UK-specification, shaft-drive, Kawasaki muscle bike, a classic Japanese 80s big tourer. Very well presented in Luminous Ruby Red and a real performance bargain.
DESCRIPTION
- Kawasaki's Z1000 first became available in 1977 and can trace its evolution back to the mighty Z1
- Powered by a 1015cc in-line 4-cylinder producing 93bhp, it was one of the fastest bikes available at the time
- The 1979/1980 Z1000ST (E1/E2) was Kawasaki's first shaft-drive bike and was basically a MkII with minor modifications including tubeless tyres, a fuel gauge, thicker leading axle forks and a larger fuel tank
- On the road, the ST impressed with its power and its positive steering and should have sold well, but unfortunately it didn't, meaning that they are now rare bikes in the UK
- This 1981 UK-spec Z1000ST has been restored to a very good standard and presents well in Luminous Ruby Red / Dark Red
- Many new/old stock Kawasaki parts were used and it has been fitted with a stainless steel 4-1 exhaust (a common modification for this period)
- Confirmed in running condition and MOT exempt, the bike has covered around 14,000 miles with 2,500 of these since the restoration
- Supplied with a current V5C, owners manual, tool kit, details of parts used during the restoration, and lots of service, MOT and tax history
- An attractive example of a rare Japanese 80s classic and a real performance bargain
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- KAWASAKI
- Model
- Z1000ST
- Registration Number
- PNA 566W
- Frame Number
- KZT00E010806
- Engine Number
- KZT00EE010812
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Michael McDowell
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07717 897525
- michael@iconicauctioneers.com
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