Please note: This bike is being re-listed due to a non paying bidder. Iconic takes these matters very seriously and this bidder has been banned from any future auctions.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1975 Kawasaki Z1.
One of the most important bikes of the ’70s, the Kawasaki Z1 set all sorts of speed records at Daytona within a year of its debut.
The Z1 has a fun story – Kawasaki thought they were going to be first to market with a 4 cylinder 750cc sport bike…and then Honda blew them away with the CB750. So, Kawi wisely decided to go bigger instead and the 903cc powerplant impressed the press and customers with 82 horsepower. In their home market of Japan, the government mandated a displacement limit of 750cc, so Kawasaki created the smaller Z2 instead.
1975 brought enough changes that the chassis code became the Z1-B – said changes included more power, better suspension, better brakes, and a stiffer frame. Styling tweaks included different paint color options and different logos on the sidecover.
This example is VIN: Z1F67530. The seller purchased the bike six years ago.
The odometer shows 29,634 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the spark plugs, change the oil and oil filter, and replace the petcock. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: GOOD
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL, > 3% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A DRUM
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A CABLE
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: OK, Dirty
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: Ok
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: DRUM
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 22/16
Tire Date Code Rear: 30/16
Tire % Remaining Front: 70%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 32 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 34 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.4V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 12.9V
Running Condition: Ok
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 Miles, unit operates as designed
Notes:
•ELECTRONIC IGNITION
•MECH CAM CHAIN TENSIONER
•AFTERMARKET OIL COOLER
•TIRES AGED
•ENGINE OIL LEAK NOTED
•FRONT BRAKE LINE FAILED MOISTURE TEST
Recommended repairs:
Diag oil leak
Dial fuel leak
Replace tires
Bleed front brake fluid
Modifications:
Painted in 1973 livery candy brown, and orange.
Dual front rotors.
Electronic ignition.
Manual cam chain adjuster.
Aftermarket oil cooler.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires with date codes of 2216 and 3016.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Kawasaki is offered on a clean California title. Per the California DMV website, it will cost $814 to bring California registration current through March 2026.
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