Post Listing Update: This Z1 did not meet reserve with 6 bids up to $16,600 on eBay.
The Z1 was Kawasaki’s “bigger is better” counter to the Honda CB750, and it was a legendary motorcycle that Team Green has recently tried to recapture the magic of. The 903cc motor was so big that Kawasaki couldn’t even sell it in their home country of Japan, which had a 750cc displacement cap at the time.
To satisfy the Japnese displacement limit of 750cc, Kawasaki created the smaller Z2 instead. For more on this motorcycle, check out this “Memorable Motorcycle” profile on Motorcycle-USA.
This example (VIN: Z1F-15278) has 4,565 miles on the odometer and it’s claimed to be all “original” except for the rear view mirrors, though the seller says that it’s in such nice condition that some sort of restoration may have happened in the past. The original units were lost and the replacements are “not in great shape.” Though the original seat is in good condition, a new reproduction seat will be included with the sale. Only the last 5 year of history of this bike are known, and during that time it’s been stored in a private collection.
Find this Z1 for sale in Austin, Texas with bidding up to $16,100 and the reserve not yet met