Shaquille O’Neal is six inches taller than I am and over twice as heavy and I can’t see him riding this 1971 Kawasaki MT1, but I sure would. I subscribe to the theory that if you’re embarrassed about your… more»
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Jan 12, 2021 • For Sale • 62 Comments
Stored 45 Years! 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750
The legend of the “widow-maker” Kawasaki 750 is, well, legendary. Two-stroke motorcycles are generally quick anyway but one such as this 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 is stupid-fast and they can be dangerous in the wrong hands. But,… more»
Jul 20, 2020 • For Sale • 80 Comments
Fastest Accelerating Bike? 1975 Kawasaki H2 750
Internal combustion engines usually have an even number of cylinders; lawnmowers and motorcycles are frequently a single, or a bike can be a double too. Fours, in-line sixes, V6s and V8s are the province of cars and trucks. There… more»
Apr 27, 2020 • For Sale • 47 Comments
One Owner Widow Maker: 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV
When it comes to performance cars and bikes, anything nicknamed “Widow Maker” should get your attention. Two vehicles that immediately come to mind: the turobocharged Porsche 930, and the Kawasaki H2 750 Mark IV. These bikes were part of… more»
Nov 21, 2019 • For Sale • 31 Comments
The Widow Maker: 1975 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750
This 1975 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 was recently removed from storage in seemingly excellent condition with 12,365 miles on the odometer. These bikes were known as “widow makers” for their blistering performance that depended on wobbly handling to… more»
Apr 1, 2019 • Classifieds • 65 Comments
READER AD: 1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III Triple 6
When this Kawasaki was new, it was a serious performance machine with a top speed of 120 mph and the capability of running a 13-second quarter mile. All that performance came from a 500 cc 3-cylinder engine, triple Mikuni… more»
Feb 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 62 Comments
Monster Moto: 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900
Normally I gravitate towards small motorcycles and oddball scooters, mopeds, and mini bikes, but it’s hard to beat a monster like this 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900. These were thee bikes to have back when I was tooling around on… more»
Jul 8, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Motorcycle Mother Lode: 450 Bikes Go To Auction
Where will you be on July 22nd at 9:00 AM? If you want a two wheeled bargain like the Yamaha XS 1100 pictured above, you had better be one of two places: preferably in Austin, Minnesota at the mother… more»
Apr 27, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
From The Past To The Future: 1981 Tri-Magnum
Looking for all the world like something out of a science fiction movie, this 1981 Tri-Magnum doesn’t look like it would take much to put it back on the road. It sounds like it’s being sold by the original… more»
Dec 23, 2016 • For Sale Stories • 26 Comments
Mystery Motorcycles And A Hawk
A couple of weekends ago I drove a friend up to Eugene, Oregon to look at a 1964 Studebaker 1964 GT Hawk. This one has the R1 240HP engine. The green is said to be an original color. When… more»
Dec 1, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1st Year: 1962 Kawasaki 125 B8
This is a holy grail bike for you collectors of vintage Japanese motorcycles. It’s a 1962 Kawasaki 125 B8, the first Kawasaki made exclusively with Kawasaki parts. The company made its fortune in the aircraft industry and that expertise was… more»
May 12, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ride or Display? 1969 Kawasaki Coyote MB-1
This will be perfect for your ride to Sturgis this August! Well, maybe if you start at the edge of town.. This is a 1969 Kawasaki Coyote MB-1 and it’s on eBay with a current bid price of under… more»
Mar 23, 2016 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Original Widowmaker: Kawasaki H1 Mach III
Just when we think we’re the hippest and baddest generation that ever lived, you find out guys were riding Kawasaki motorcycles in the 70s that could rip off the quarter mile in under 13 seconds. This 1970 Kawasaki H1… more»
Sep 10, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pair Of CHiP’s: ’84 And ’90 Kawasaki KZ1000Ps
Do these bikes bring back any good CHiP’s memories?
May 1, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mad Max Face Off: Falcon XB GT VS KZ1000
If you’ve been watching television at any point over the last few weeks, you may have noticed the ads circulating for the upcoming remake of Mad Max, with the appropriate subtitle of “Fury Road.” The original film is considered… more»
Aug 6, 2013 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Small Bike, Big Fun: 1973 Kawasaki G5
Sometimes cars can get expensive. There is lot to go wrong. Sheet-metal, upholstery, trim, the list just goes on and on. We love them, but sometimes we just want something cheap and simple to wrench on. That is when… more»
