MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the MZ Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual purpose motorcycle.
MZ contracted with Yamaha to supply the engine for this bike – they used the 660cc thumper from the XT660. Power was impressive, with 50 horsepower and 42 pound-feet of torque. Compare that to the modern day Kawasaki KLR 650, which still only puts out about 40 (admittedly, it’s one of the weakest of the current 650 crop of dual sports). We always thought these were odd looking bikes, but they were ahead of the time, and are definitely rare. Finding replacement bodywork can be a chore, but thanks to the Yammy engine, mechanical maintenance is much easier than the bike’s rarity would suggest. For more on the Baghira, check out this review from Motorcycle News.
This specific Baghira is one of the Black Panther models, which was really just a cosmetic package with the fairings all in black. It has 12,500 miles and comes with two sets of wheels and tires, a street package and an enduro package. The exhaust is an aftermarket M4 unit, but the factory equipment is included, as is the owners manual and spare key.
Find this MZ Baghira Black Panther for sale here on Craigslist in Detroit, Michigan for $3,750.
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