The Z1-B 900 was succeeded by the Kawasaki KZ900 in 1976. In 1983, Kawasaki regained the crown for the fastest production bike with the Kawasaki GPZ900R.
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How many Z1 900 were made?
The 1972 Kawasaki Z1 900 is a very rare Japanese classic motorcycle as they only ever built 4,850 of them in the first place, of which the first 1,200 were almost like prototypes and are extremely valuable to collectors. This means that there were only ever 3,650 of these machines ever produced over fifty years ago.
What was the first Japanese super bike?
In the 1970s, motorcycle producers battled over the size and performance of their engines. Not wanting to be outdone by the Honda CB750 superbike, Kawasaki engineers developed the Kawasaki Z1 900.
How fast was the Z1 900 Kawasaki?
The Z1 had full instrumentation and an electric start, produced 82 bhp and had a maximum speed of 130 mph to 132 mph (210 km/h).
How much horsepower does a Z1 have?
At 85 horsepower, the Kawasaki Z1 was a full 18 horsepower stronger than the popular Honda CB750 four.
The Z1 900 was Kawasaki's first attempt at joining the world of powerful, smooth, inline four-cylinder superbikes. It was an absolute gem of a motorcycle.
The Kawasaki Z1 900 Was Japan's First Superbike. The Kawasaki Z1 900 was the Motorcycle News “Machine of the Year” for three straight years—from 1973 to 1976.
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The Kawasaki Z1 900 Was Japan's First Superbike. The Kawasaki Z1 900 was the Motorcycle News “Machine of the Year” for three straight years—from 1973 to 1976.
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The Z1 900 was Kawasaki's first transverse four-cylinder motorcycle and one-upped the Honda CB750.
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Jan 30, 2023 · 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 sells for a world record of US$55000 at Mecums on 26th of January 2023 here (That's $55000 including buyer's fee, ...