This was Nige’s first big bike after passing his test. Initially bought and ran for a couple of years then left with the intentions of restoring it. Over time other projects came and went and Nige decided to sell it to Gozza in 2023.
October 2025, Nige’s eldest daughter suddenly passes away, Nige and Chloe spent a lot of time on the ZZR and is the only motorbike Chloe went on. Nige decided to speak to Gozza and purchase the bike back to restore and ride in Chloe’s memory.
Chloe wanted to do her CBT and learn to ride, she died less than a month from her 16th birthday.
After speaking to other people, Nige is hoping to complete the Longest Day Challenge 2027 on the Kawasaki.
This specific Kawasaki ZZR600 D1 is a Canadian import with the frame number being ZX6 and a few other Canadian specific parts (like constantly on head lights), it was imported into the UK in November 1998.
This blog will hopefully follow the restoration project on this bike, it is a no budget build and the only timeline is to be ready for June 2027. The first part of the project was to make space for it in the garage, tidy around and prepare. A lot of research will be needed for this project and more patience than is normal for me. Some work will be farmed out to companies, however most of the work will be by myself and friends in my own garage.
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