You don’t see too many Harris Magnum specials these days, even rarer are those that have been restored with period parts from back in the day. This gorgeous example is the result of restoration by JAL Motorcycle Restorations.

The Kawasaki powered Magnum is built to a period specification from circa 1982, other than the front disc which are a bit later. The restoration started with just a Harris Magnum frame, then the rest was sourced.

The Kawasaki powered Magnum is built to a period specification from circa 1982, other than the front disc which are a bit later. The restoration started with just a Harris Magnum frame, then the rest was sourced.

• Harris Magnum 2 frame for GPZ750 (on a Q plate) converted by Harris for the Z1000J engine. Harris Magnum arm for Suzuki GSX (wider than GPZ750).
• Kawasaki Z1000J engine c1982 - Stock tune
• Mikuni RS33 carbs
• Boyer Micro Power ignition and coils
• Bespoke exhaust
• Earls oil cooler and fittings
• Suspension: Marzocchi 38mm M1R forks (New old stock from Hesketh), rear shock is a rebuilt rebuilt WP (KTec)
• Harris Magnum Yokes 38mm offset
• Dymag Wheels stripped, crack tested, chromated and painted,18 x 2.50 front and 18 x 4 rear. Avon AM26 tyres
• Harris rearsets, milled and modified now 1/2 the weight they were.
• Scitsu Revcounter and electronic speedo (Daytona).
• Brakes; AP variable ratio master cylinder pushing 2x 2 pot callipers biting 300mm floating discs up front. AP 2 pot calliper biting 260mm Brembo disc pushed by Brembo master cylinder. All Goodridge Lines and switches.
• Magnum 1 alloy tank and Shaw aerofiller cap.
• Bodywork: Harris F1 seat, Harris Magnum 2 Fairing, RG500 front guard
• Bimota clip-ons (SB1).
• Bespoke items - Rear sets, fairing brackets, rear splash guard in stainless, front calliper hangers, rear calliper hanger, rear torque arm, steering damper brackets / clamps, oil cooler mounts and engine oil take off.
• All fasteners are stainless and lightened.

JAL point out that the Harris Magnum is a hugely underrated chassis, even more so when not played about with and fitted with over modernised parts.

Are you agree?