1972 to 76 Kawasaki Z1 "Concours" Restorations for sale or to order. Z1, Z1A, Z1B and Z900A4 models. Kawasaki Z900s have always been our speciality and we sell around 45 to 50 Z900s every year. Generally the Z1-900s we sell range from around £2500 to £8000 (for show condition). However, each year we restore two or three Z900s aiming for 100% "as new" concours condition, the best quality we can achieve. These are much more expensive (see photos below). Each bike is completely stripped down and re-built using genuine new parts where possible and to original factory specification. Work starts from checking and re-jigging the frame etc.. The engines are fully re-built with for example, all new valves, guides and seals as a matter of course and brakes have new master cylinders, disks and calipers (not refurbished items). Full typical specifications are available on request. Work is completed by either by Steve Smethurst, or ourselves. The concours machines we restore are either for sale or built to order. We will be starting another restoration in Spring 2009 if you are interested please ring us to discuss details. These bikes final prices depend on their exact specification and the fine details which are up to the customer, for example if you want metal plug caps (which were only fitted new in the UK) we can fit them! Each bike is road tested and ready to go and will of course be warranteed (for 12 months). In addition we will be pleased to help with any advice, problems and servicing at any time. Prices are high because of the cost of parts and the time involved. Our fully restored bikes are between £15000 and £20000, including the bike, labour and tax. It would be possible for us to "restore" a Z1 for much less. Such a bike might look as good and cost only £8000 to £10000, but there would have to be compromise on the quality and extent of the work, which is not what we want to do! Please phone or email for more information. For Kawasaki Z1-Z900 model history and road tests click here These are some recent projects (see photos below); Z1B 900 concours restoration. This is a rare original UK bike. Sold / Completed May 08 Z1B 900 concours restoration. Sold Dec. 06 Z1A 900 concours restoration Sold June 07. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR DETAILED PHOTOS NB All photos are copyright Classic Bikes Ltd.