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1981 Kawasaki Z650

Highlights

  • Low mileage of under 38,000 miles 
  • UK bike in original, highly preserved condition 
  • Rare find in this condition with this mileage 
  • Lots of recent work by enthusiast seller 
  • Registered as a Historic Vehicle 

The Appeal 

The Z650 has always been the sports bike that flies below the radar. Its rivals grab the headlines while it delivers for discerning enthusiasts who revel in the knowledge that they’ve got something altogether rarer yet just as good. 
This lovely bike is a UK market model that now has the benefit of Historic Vehicle status so is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt. It is in lovely, apparently original condition with smart blue metallic paintwork accented by red and gold pinstriping. The low mileage of under 38,000 is believed to be genuine. 
The current keeper, a classic bike collector, has owned it for seven years and kept it well maintained whilst improving the running gear. This big in-line is from the classic sports bike era and will deliver smiles by the mile to the buyer. 

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered 12th February 1981
  • Seven registered keepers 
  • Current keeper since May 2018 
  • History file includes some receipts and old MOTs
  • No MOT advisories back to 2006
  • Now registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt 
  • No advisories on last MOT which expired in May 2022 with 37,155 miles on test
  • Now showing 37,565 miles in photos 

The Condition

  • Well kept bike with smart dark blue metallic paintwork with red and gold pinstriping 
  • Due to the age and originality the bike shows some very light patination as shown 
  • Well kept chromework as shown in photos 
  • Alloy rims and tyres present well with no issues reported
  • Original switchgear in good order with some very light wear to note 
  • ‘Sponge’ grips show light wear in photos but not significant 
  • Analogue dials in good order with clear plastic shrouds
  • No reported faults with lights, electrics or dials 
  • No warning lights advised

The Mechanics 

  • Innovative 652cc in-line four developing 64bhp 
  • 5spd manual gearbox 
  • We understand that the low displayed mileage is genuine 
  • Regularly serviced and maintained during current keeper’s tenure 
  • No reported running or riding issues
  • No advisories on last MOT test in 2021 or previous ones to 2006
Specification includes: 
  • Yss rear shocks
  • Dyna S ignition
  • Venhill braided hoses to front
  • Motobatt battery
  • Chain and sprockets 530 chain
  • New float needles and carb rubbers
  • Mac 4 into 1
 
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Auction Details

  • Year1981
  • MakeKawasaki
  • ModelZ650
  • ColourBlue
  • Engine size652cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBurgess Hill
  • CountySussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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