1979 BIMOTA KB1.

1979 BIMOTA KB1.
Number 264 off the 827 production line, some using the Z1 900cc engine, this KB1 is a rare and Iconic motorcycle.
It was the 2nd best selling Bimota model, with the SB6 GSXR 1100 being the all time best seller.
Number 264 is fitted with the 1015cc Z1000 Mk2 engine, gas flowed, Yoshimura Road & Track Cams, Mikuni RS Flat Slides, adjustable Steering head angle, ride height, White Power Mono Shock, Marzochi 38mm Forks, 3 Brembo Gold Line Brake Calipers and Campagnolo Magnesium Wheels.
The only Kawasaki parts apart from the engine are the clocks and some of the wiring harness, they were not fitted with mirrors or indicators.

Bimota’s first foray with a Kawasaki powerplant was the KB1, a beautiful combination of Bimota’s frame design (featuring adjustable steering head and swingarm pivot angles) with your choice between the legendary engines from a Z1 (903cc) or a Z1000 (1,015cc).
With their advanced designs, Bimota was able to remove over 88 pounds of weight from the corresponding Kawasaki donor bike. Bimota sold 827 examples between 1977 and 1982, and all but 16 of them were sold as kits that you had to assemble yourself. The 16 ready-to-go bikes were sold at 8,100 lire – the same price as the Lancia Monte Carlo sports car.
The KB1 was offered in three series – evolutions included Marzocchi forks, double Brembo front disc brakes, and cutouts in the frame to allow for more steering lock and easier maneuvering at low speeds.