This comprehensive book provides the full background and history of the
groundbreaking Kawasaki Z1. The author describes how 'King Zed' became a
sensation after its launch in 1972, combining incredible performance
with convenience, reliability and practicality. Although pipped to the
post as the first four-cylinder 'superbike' by the 1969 Honda CB750,
Kawasaki riposted with extra power and a top speed of 135mph, knocking
the opposition into second place. The fastest production motorcycle of
its time, the Z1 received rave reviews in the motorcycle press. Rod Ker
describes the various makeovers that the model received later in
production, and how it was given a new lease of life as the
fuel-injected GPZ1100. Finally superseded in 1984 by lighter and more
efficient models like the all-new water-cooled GPZ900R, the Z1 had
already become established as a classic and an appreciating asset.