Kawasaki Z1
Kawasaki Z1

Author: Rod Ker

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2016-06-15

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1445651297

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The full story of one of the first Japanese superbikes.

The Kawasaki Z1 Story
The Kawasaki Z1 Story

Author: David Sheehan

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Published: 2015-12-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845848071

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Just as Kawasaki was about to green-light the world's first mass-produced across-the-frame four-cylinder motorcycle, Honda pulled the rug out from under them, unveiling the CB750-4 at the Tokyo Show in 1968. It lit the fuse for what was to become motorcycling's most explosive decade. In never before published interviews, with the men responsible for the bike code-named 'New York Steak,' Dave Sheehan relates the story behind the Z1's development; the secret US testing programme in which a team including Imola-race winner Paul Smart rode pre-production bikes disguised as Hondas coast-to-coast across America. The Kawasaki Z1 Story examines the myth, truth and legend surrounding the Z1's first race win - of which even Kawasaki knew nothing. Here, too, is the full story of the epic three days at Florida's legendary Daytona Speedway when a trio of Z1s broke more than 50 speed endurance records.

Kawasaki Z1 900 1972-77 Performance Portfolio
Kawasaki Z1 900 1972-77 Performance Portfolio

Author: R.M. Clarke

Publisher: Brooklands Books Limited

Published: 1999-05-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781855204133

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Reprinted articles from Modern Cycle, Cycle World, Motorcyclist and other magazines deal specifically with the Kawasaki Z1 900. Filled with road tests, specs, model introductions, performance data, long term reports, and engine rebuilds on Kawasaki's Z1, Z1-A, Z900, KZ900 LTD, and Dunstall Kawasaki.

Kawasaki Z1 & Z900
Kawasaki Z1 & Z900

Author: Dave Orritt

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Published: 2013-06-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845845230

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Packed with good advice on choosing the right Kawasaki, with a comprehensive inspection guide and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, this book covers desirable upgrades, modifications to avoid, valuation and predicting which models will become collectable (if they aren’t already). Illustrated throughout with photos of key areas to check and foibles to be aware of, and featuring details ranging from the Kawasaki community, to whether a Kawasaki Z1 or Z900 will suit you and your lifestyle, this is the complete guide to choosing, assessing, and buying the Kawasaki of your dreams.

Kawasaki - Z1 to Ninja
Kawasaki - Z1 to Ninja

Author: Roy Bacon

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781855790346

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This new book reviews the early years of Kawasaki motorcycles with special emphasis on the history of those models built from 1976 to the present. In addition to covering all models sold in all markets, the author includes: -- Extensive specification tables highlighting the variations in seemingly similar models -- Information to help the read match model and marketing codes, essential when ordering parts or servicing a machine -- A model chart that matches full codes to their exact year, shows the years in which models were built, and explains the relationship between similar codes The book is illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs of the various models and their variants.

Kawasaki W, H & Z - The Big Air-Cooled Machines
Kawasaki W, H & Z - The Big Air-Cooled Machines

Author: Brian Long

Publisher: Veloce Publishing

Published: 2019-05-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781787112179

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The story of the air-cooled 'big' Kawasaki bikes in definitive detail, researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation of the factory. This series of models put the company on the map during the sixties and seventies, helping it to survive a difficult era that saw hundreds of Japanese motorcycle makers reduced to just four. Successful immediately, these models defended Kawasaki's honour on the tracks as well as in the showrooms, handing the company numerous world championship titles. The series was recently revived as part of a retro boom, and a new machine has been launched, delivering the same thrill and charm as its predecessors.