Highlights

Imported from the USA and now registered in the UK
Registered as a historic vehicle, exempt from MOT, road tax, and ULEZ
Superb overall condition
Dry stored and SORN for the last two years

The Appeal

Kawasaki were pioneers of the transverse-mounted DOHC powertrains, starting with the Z1 in 1972 and later producing a whole range of similar machines, including this KZ650. Kawasaki intended this to be a junior version of its 900cc machines, and as such it gained a reputation for being a little easier to handle and live with day-to-day.

This example began life in the United States where it was registered on 01/01/1978, hence the KZ prefix. The Kawasaki was imported to the UK in 2015 and the vendor has owned it since 2019.

Offered in very good condition, this '70s icon would be fit to grace any collection, and it's one of the few '70s bikes you really could still ride every day, should the mood take you. With its historic vehicle status, this bike is exempt from MOT, road tax, and ULEZ charges, making it very inexpensive to run and an attractive option for many.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in America on 01/01/1978
Imported and registered in the UK and registered on 13/11/2015
Registered as a historic vehicle, exempt from MOT, tax, and ULEZ
SORN for the last two years
19,361 miles indicated

The Condition

Presents as a good clean example of a KZ650
The vendor notes that the paint colours are of a B1 model, although this is a B2
Dry stored for the last two years while off the road
Features a Z900 grab rail, but is otherwise highly original
No notable wear apparent to the paint and chrome finishes
The frame, bodywork and fuel tank all appear free from corrosion and damage; the vendor doesn't report any issues
No notable wear to the seat upholstery
Both wheels present exceedingly well
The switchgear, controls, instruments, grips, pegs and mirrors all appear in fine condition

The Mechanics

652cc DOHC four-stroke inline-four
Five-speed gearbox
Factory standard mechanical condition
No known faults reported
Starts and runs well according to the vendor

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