The B1 is considered by some as the most iconic of the Z650s and in the must-have candy emerald green. They come and go on in all levels of condition, but this is not refurbished and it has covered 8500 miles in 37 years. I think you will be hard pushed to find another the same. This has to be seen to appreciate and draws a crowd when parked up. Imported from Italy in 2001 (a Z not a Kz) it has only covered less than 1250 miles since then.
General
The chrome is generally in immaculate condition with the original wheel rims looking like new. The engine runs perfect as you would expect for this mileage and starts on the button. The engine as the pictures is very clean.
Brand new MOT, with some previous MOTs which confirm mileage
6 months tax
Pirelli, phantom tyres
Original tool kit
Original owner’s manual (under seat)
Original key (plus 1 No. spare)
Original handlebar grips
Original chain and sprockets
Original seat in immaculate condition no rips or rust
Steering lock that actually works (not common these days)
99% of the screws are original and untouched
Professionally re sprayed in original colours
Pattern silencers in immaculate condition
Original km clock was changed for a refurbished mph clock with the mileage correctly set. Neither speedo nor rev counter have a fluctuating needle that you often see.
Service history
Limited Italian service history is available but serviced at 4246 miles and 6718 miles (4.5.1985).
It was serviced by the previous owner in May 2012 when the battery was also replaced. I have only covered 450 miles since then.
Not so good points
Whilst I think this is an exceptional 37 year old bike, as you would expect it has a few minor ‘war wounds’.
There is a small dent in exhaust downpipe No. 3
Very light staining to one silencer (chain side)
Some chromework has light superficial rust
Very small mark on tail fin (matchstick head size). Note! This is covered by the seat so cannot be seen.
The carburettors have allen keys not screws.
I have tried to be open and honest and hope I have not missed anything.
Reason for sale
I have a collection of Z650s and bought this as I wanted a green one. I had never seen one as good to be honest and I still haven’t. Unfortunately I have to reduce the collection, hopefully to fund a Z1b in the future. I may be interested in a P/Ex for a Z1b.
Please contact me for further information or a viewing 07966 306901 OR if you want some more pictures.
Thank you
KAWASAKI Z650 B1 ORIGINAL WITH GENUINE 8519 MILES IN IMMACULATE CONDITION
