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Kawasaki (K)Z1000 & Z1-R by Tony Sculpher (Hardcover, 2009)

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Designed as Kawasaki's response to the ground-breaking Honda CB750 of 1969, the Kawasaki 900 Super 4 Model Z1, affectionately referred to by many as the 'Z1000', appeared in 1972. It took the motorcycling world by storm and has a strong claim to be the world's first true ultimate superbike. Thirty years on, the (K)Z1000 Z1-R has emerged as one of Kawasaki's most desirable and sought after collectables from the 1970s. This book will help the reader appreciate the ever-evolving Japanese motorcycle styling and the introduction of various technologies as standard equipment, and just how sensational and unique these motorbikes really were. AUTHOR: Tony Sculpher is a New Zealand by birth, though he now lives in Australia. He worked in the automotive industry before embarking on a career in the engineering components industry. Tony's interests and hobbies have covered numerous fields including collecting, restoring and riding New Era Japanese motorcycles, motorcycle road racing and Australian Touring Car racing. Tony has owned more than thirty Japanese motorcycles since he gained his motorcycle licence at fifteen years of age. SELLING POINTS: This book is the ultimate reference to the racing version that evolved from the legendary Z1: the Z1-R Details the history of the original concept including technical specifications, features and styling, production numbers, restoration and model and market differences The (K)Z1000 Z1-R is one of Kawasaki's most desirable and sought after collectables from the 1970s Superbly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs Tony Sculpher is a keen motorcycle enthusiast and has owned and restored more than fifty Japanese motorcycles ILLUSTRATIONS 200 colour photographs *

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PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD

ISBN-139781847971449

eBay Product ID (ePID)91992522

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Book TitleKawasaki (K) Z1000 & Z1-R

AuthorTony Sculpher

FormatHardcover

LanguageEnglish

TopicMotorcycles

Publication Year2009

Number of Pages192 Pages

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Item Height246mm

Item Width189mm

Item Weight722g

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Title_AuthorTony Sculpher

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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by jes500tt
07 Nov, 2018
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Yep Yep yep Great read for my old bike
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by timmyjo1
12 Jul, 2016
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Great book with very thing you need to know about this classic bike. Very detailed ang a great guide for restoring. A must for every Z1R ownrer.
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