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1984 Hesketh V1000

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Hesketh was never big. If anything it was pitifully small — only a few hundred V1000s sold worldwide, but the same can't ...

Pre-Ride Check List

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Before you take a 100mph ride on your freshly rebuilt Classic it's sensible to make some final checks of your handiwork. ...

Pre-Ride Check List

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Before you take a 100mph ride on your freshly rebuilt Classic it's sensible to make some final checks of your handiwork. ...

Carbtune Pro

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There are a variety of options in synchronizing devices, from homemade to high- tech. We evaluated the Morgan Carbtune Pro. Technically this device is ...

Munch URS

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This Munch URS 500/four was one of two bikes assembled by the German Munch factory for the 1970 Grand Prix season. It ...

Still The Best – Triumph Engi...

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To keep the rain and dirt off the trousers it had a broadly valance front fender and heavily skirted rear wheel enclosure, which was ...

Posts Tagged ‘Kawasaki’

What it is: Kawasaki's immortal Z1 engine, bored-out, in a variety of tweaked and restyled guises. Early models were slower than the 900s; later examples were faster. Not as desirable as a Z1/900, but benefits from a much improved chassis and brakes. Far, far cheaper ...

Documented In: Classic Bike

KAWASAKI Z1-R (1978- 1980)

What it is: Sporty Z1000 with more power, slab-sided styling, bikini fairing and four-into-one exhaust. Never that popular because of its distinctive looks and tiny fuel tank (bigger 3.5 gallon option appeared on later models). Handles little better than a stock Z1000. Others in its ...

Documented In: Classic Bike

KAWASAKI Z1(1973-1976)

What it is: One of the greatest bikes. Ever. Fastest production bike in the world when launched. Made large capacity and DOHC technology accessible. Staggeringly beautiful too. Others in its family tree: First conceived as a 750 - Japan got a 750cc model, the Z2. ...

Documented In: Classic Bike

Chris Walker

Born in : 1972 Current Machine : Kawasaki I’m really into the old stuff, and this is a beautiful thing. It's a he honor to ride a bike with such a fantastic history. I've been a bike since I was three years-old. ...

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Kawasaki-mania

Kawasaki has complemented Versys 650 and Concours 14 models with several additional all-new bikes, including three Ninjas and a 250 dual-sport. At the top of the power heap is the ZX-14, which received powertrain revisions in order to meet tougher Euro III emissions ...

Documented In: SuperBike Review