Kawasaki Triples Bible
These legendary two-strokes are highly collectable today
? These
powerful, wild-handling bikes were noisy and smoky icons of rebellion
?
Arguably the most beautiful Japanese two-strokes ever made
? Traces the
impact of the H1/H2 on US drag racing
? How to tell a genuine Kawa triple
from a ?bitsa' made from random spares
? Sources for NOS parts and
restoration tips from experts
? Specials like the Dyson 250/400s and
multi-engine monsters
? Archive photographs and period advertising
?
Model-by-model technical info; colours, upgrades, bhp changes, etc, it's all
here
Description
The Kawasaki Triples Bible covers the
entire production of three cylinder two-strokes from 1967 to 1980, featuring a
year-by-year breakdown of bike specs, including the KH250, 350 S2, KH400, H1 500
and H2 750 models.
Illustrated with hundreds of archive photographs and
period adverts, plus personal memories from some of the racers and tuners who
got the best from the fearsome H1 500 and H2 750 machines of the 60s and 70s,
this is an invaluable resource for any collector or restorer of these fabulous
motorcycles.
Synopsis
The Kawasaki Triples Bible covers the entire
production of three cylinder two-strokes from 1967 to 1980, featuring a
year-by-year breakdown of bike specs, including the KH250, 350 S2, KH400, H1 500
and H2 750 models.
Illustrated with hundreds of archive photographs and
period adverts, plus personal memories from some of the racers and tuners who
got the best from the fearsome H1 500 and H2 750 machines of the 60s and 70s,
this is an invaluable resource for any collector or restorer of these fabulous
motorcycles. With information provided by Kawasaki Museum, acknowledged experts
such as Rick Brett and Dave Marsden, and lifelong Kawasaki triples owners, it
defines the enduring appeal of the models. It also contains excellent tips on
spares, tuning, rebuilds etc., and captures the very essence of what made the
Kawasaki triples the most rebellious, kick-ass two-strokes of their time.
Eigenschaften
- Verlag: Veloce
- Seiten: 150, 150 Bilder
- Sprache: Englisch