Post Sale Update: This Z1 sold for $12,001.69 after a whopping 114 bids on eBay.
Prices for Z1s have been steadily increasing, which is why I’m no longer surprised when I see bidding approaching $10k for a one-owner example that hasn’t been registered in over 30 years.
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. Kawi wisely decided to go bigger instead, and the 903cc powerplant impressed the press and customers with 82 horsepower. For more on this motorcycle, check out this “Memorable Motorcycle” profile on Motorcycle-USA.
This bike (VIN: Z1F77063) is claimed to be a one owner bike that has been sitting since 1983. The seller has brought the bike back to life thanks to a service and a carb rebuild. The cosmetic issues seem to be limited to some chrome pitting on the left exhaust. The odometer shows just over 13,200 miles and the seller says it rides like new despite the original tires. Find this Z1 for sale in Wheatfield, Indiana with bidding up to $9,500