Kawasaki Motorcycle Classics: Enthusiasts Guide

By John Bova

Among the millions of motorcycles shipped to the United States from Japan starting in the 1960s, one company stood out as the manufacturer of the fastest motorcycles on the planet. From the 500-cc triple H1 and insanely fast 750-cc H2 to the King Kong Z-1 and later GPZ series, Kawasakis ruled the drag strips, race tracks, and stoplights.

This book includes more than 45 of those models, including the icons we all remember as well as more obscure bikes such as the W-1 street bike and early Kawasaki dirt bikes. The author, John Bova, is the owner of Johnny's Vintage Motorcycle Company. He is the authority and go-to-guy for anyone repairing or restoring a classic Kawasaki.

For each Kawasaki model covered, you find a general description and how it changed during the model run. In addition, the following information is included: relative cost to acquire, value when finished, and which are most likely to offer the most fun for the money. You also learn what to look for when checking the condition of items such as paint, suspension, frame, and engine. For anyone looking to buy a classic Kawasaki, or simply learn more about those hot bikes of yesteryear, this is an essential treasure trove of information.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192913357X
• ISBN13: 9781929133574
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Wolfgang Publications
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"