Who is buying all the Kawasaki Mach IV Widowmakers?

[New Atlas logo]( Motorcycles [Who is buying all the Kawasaki Mach IV Widowmakers?]( [This list of the highest prices ever paid for a Kawasaki two-stroke three-cylinder road bike at auction has the bikes sold since 1 January 2023 in red. The top eight prices in red were all paid by the same internet bidder at Mecum's Las Vegas auction held 24-27 January 2024.]( Two-stroke streetbikes have never sold well at auction – but in the last few weeks, something strange has been happening. Kawasaki's Mach IV H2, the notorious 750cc "Widowmaker," is setting record prices after a flurry of sales to a single buyer. [Read more]( Special Promotion for New Atlas Readers [Imagination meets ingenuity with Intrism Level One DIY 3D Marble Maze]( Tired of the same old toys that lose their charm after a few rounds? The Intrism Level One DIY 3D Marble Maze is capturing the hearts and minds of both kids and parents alike. It’s a full-fledged educational adventure waiting to be explored. 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