Publisher's Synopsis
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
