1972 Kawasaki W1sa on 2040-motos

US $18,000.00

Year:1972 Mileage:12 Color: Orange

Location:

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Kawasaki W1SA photos

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Kawasaki W1SA tech info

Engine Size (cc):650 Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Type:Classic For Sale By:Private Seller

Kawasaki W1SA description

This classic Japanese motorcycle has very low mileage (12,300 miles /19,700 km) and is in excellent condition as can be seen from the photographs. It was imported into New Zealand from Japan approximately 8 years ago and has not been restored although some work has been completed to improve reliability and road worthiness. This includes new period Dunlop K70 tyres, Pazon electronic ignition and coils, and overhaul of the carburetors.

This model has the drum front brake which looks more 'period' than the later disc brake model, and the pads have very little wear. The chrome on the rims is flawless both inside and out, the tank has no dents and the paintwork is near flawless. The seat cover has a small tear at the front wear it adjoins the tank, and both the side cover and oil tank have had hand touch-ups to conceal paint damage. The handlebars aren't original, they're a more modern bend manufactured by Venturer. The mirrors are possibly after-market also, and the switchgear (certainly on the LH side) appears to be from a later model bike.

The exact year of manufacture may be 1971, but KHI were unable to confirm this and so the local certifier for road registration made a determination that the model year is 1972.

The Kawasaki W1 is based heavily on the post-war, pre-unit, 650cc vertical-twin BSA A7 design inherited from Meguro and features a 360 degree crankshaft which gives it that typical British twin exhaust note. The gearbox is pre-unit (very rare for a Japanese motorcycle) with 4-speeds, and has a cross-over gear change shaft through the swingarm pivot putting the shift lever on the LH side and reversing the shift pattern to up=up/down=down.

View start-up at: https://youtu.be/dNcdgAqE3w4

Notes to potential Buyers:

* The motorcycle is located in New Zealand.

* A deposit of US$1,000 is to be paid within 48 hours of purchase, with the balance due within 7 days.

* Payment is to be by bank transfer to my account with written confirmation from the originating bank that there are sufficient funds available.

* The motorcycle will not be released until my bank has confirmed that full payment has cleared.

* Shipping and insurance is your care, but I will crate the bike securely at no charge and supply photos of same for approval prior to dispatch.

* All taxes, fees, duties and charges of any sort whatsoever are your care.

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