P&M Kawasaki 1000
History and Development

P&M 105 was built by Richard Peckett for sponsor Colin Aldridge in the winter of 1980 for the 81 F1 season. One of only two "works J type" Kawasaki engines that found their way to the UK that year

was used. Originally the motor had an 8-plug head and Nikasil barrels and produced a claimed 130 bhp. It is now fitted with a standard Z1100 top end but still has the original cases and CR gearbox.

Mistral Racing maintained the bike through it's racing history and it was ridden with success by Mick Hunt and later by John McCormick. Mick also rode the bike in the IOM TT, Dutch TT, Ulster GP and other championship races in 1981/82/83 against the might of the works teams. John raced it at the Manx GP and other UK National meetings in 1985 and 1986.

Technical Specification
Engine             Transverse 4 cylinder, air cooled four stroke   
Capacity           998cc
Carburation       Mikuni 33mm smoothbores
Gearbox           Close ratio
Power              130bhp 
Frame              P&M
Exhaust           Full Gibson exhaust including silencing for track-day use
Year                1980

P&M Kawasaki