1983 Kawasaki KX500 Moto-Crosser Registration no. not registered Frame no. KX500E-007814 Engine no. KX500BE015295 Kawasaki's legendary KX500 moto-crosser was first introduced, in air-cooled form, in 1983. Water-cooling arrived in 1985 and the KX500 became the fastest machine in its class, an honour it would contest for several years with Honda's even more aggressive CR500. The Honda challenge eventually faded, as did that of KTM, leaving the big Kwacker as the only 500cc two-stroke moto-crosser in production by the Century's end. When manufacture finally ceased at the end of 2004, this exceptional competition motorcycle had been in production for more than 20 years. But in all that time a KX500 never won a World Championship, although GB's Kurt Nicoll managed a 2nd place in 1988 and won the British Championship that same year. In the USA the KX500 won several AMA National Moto-Cross Championships but it was as a desert racer that the big Kawasaki really excelled, dominating a sport where its combination of unmatched power and amazing high-speed stability made it all but unbeatable. This KX500 was purchased by the private vendor directly from Chambers Engineering. Unused since acquisition and kept in dry storage, the machine will require recommissioning before returning to the dirt. There are no documents with this Lot. Key not required Footnotes: BUYER'S PREMIUM The Buyer's Premium for this Lot is 15%+VAT on the first £500k of the Hammer Price, and 12%+VAT on the balance thereafter. All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS Please see the 'CONDITIONS OF SALE, AUCTION INFORMATION & GUIDE FOR BUYERS' at the top of the main sale page (Motorcycles Online - The Spring Sale) for all pertinent information regarding bidder's obligations, viewing, bidding, payment, post-sale collection & transportation. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE To request a UK or European Motorcycle shipping quote visit Moving Motorcycles. To request an International Motorcycle shipping quote visit Shippio. To request a Memorabilia and Spares shipping quote visit Mail Boxes Etc - Milton Keynes. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing