Mom's motorcycle

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by alanint

It sure is! That four into-collector box-into one exhaust was taken off of 99% of the Z1-Rs out there and is the rarest accessory, along with the original air box, in trying to restore one back to factory today. (I also had a 900 in Green and Gold prior to the Z1-R).

From this side it's even more clear.
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Originally Posted by alanint

This bike came on the cusp of a technological change in motorcycle design, where the engine technology and power was outstripping the frame and suspension technology. I can remember putting these bikes hard into a turn and feel the frame and rear swingarm flexing through the turn. A bit scary, but what did I know?

Don't I know it.

Originally Posted by alanint

The Z1-R had many firsts for a Japanese bike: The first self-cancelling turn signals. The first electric gas gauge on a "dashboard". Kawasaki's first factory fairing. I miss the look of these bikes and would love for someone to replicate this look closely today.

I would buy one!

Closest thing on today's market
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