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Kawasaki Z1
Rod Ker
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Description for Kawasaki Z1
Paperback. The full story of one of the first Japanese superbikes. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: WGCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 284.
This comprehensive book provides the full background and history of the groundbreaking Kawasaki Z1. The author describes how `King Zed' became a sensation after its launch in 1972, combining incredible performance with convenience, reliability and practicality. Although pipped to the post as the first four-cylinder `superbike' by the 1969 Honda CB750, Kawasaki riposted with extra power and a top speed of 135mph, knocking the opposition into second place. The fastest production motorcycle of its time, the Z1 received rave reviews in the motorcycle press. Rod Ker describes the various makeovers that the model received later in production, ... Read more
This comprehensive book provides the full background and history of the groundbreaking Kawasaki Z1. The author describes how `King Zed' became a sensation after its launch in 1972, combining incredible performance with convenience, reliability and practicality. Although pipped to the post as the first four-cylinder `superbike' by the 1969 Honda CB750, Kawasaki riposted with extra power and a top speed of 135mph, knocking the opposition into second place. The fastest production motorcycle of its time, the Z1 received rave reviews in the motorcycle press. Rod Ker describes the various makeovers that the model received later in production, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445651286
SKU
V9781445651286
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Ref
99-3
About Rod Ker
Rod Ker has been a contributor to motorcycle and car magazines for over 25 years and is the author of the Classic Japanese Motorcycle Guide. He has also written for the Telegraph. He lives in Stafford.
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