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The Kawasaki Triples Bible: All road models 1968-1980, plus H1R and H2R racers in profile
Alastair Walker
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Description for The Kawasaki Triples Bible: All road models 1968-1980, plus H1R and H2R racers in profile
Paperback. New in paperback. The Kawasaki Triples Bible covers the entire production of three-cylinder two-strokes from '68 to '80. A year-by-year breakdown of bike specs and information covering all models, makes this this is an invaluable resource for any collector, restorer, or fan of these fabulous two-stroke motorcycles. Num Pages: 160 pages, 183. BIC Classification: WGCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 277 x 18. Weight in Grams: 616.
The Kawasaki Triples Bible covers the entire production of three cylinder two-strokes from 1968 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 H1R 500 and H2R machines in Europe and the USA, as well as road riders who owned the triples back in the 70s. There are technical tips and advice from experienced Kawasaki triple enthusiasts and club members worldwide, plus information from some early dealers in the Kawasaki marque. The book also contains useful advice on spares availability, tuning, future market values etc. and tries to capture the essence of what made the Kawasaki triples the most rebellious, kick-ass two-strokes of their time.This unique book is an invaluable resource for any collector, restorer, or just a fan of these fabulous two-stroke motorcycles.
Product Details
Publisher
Veloce Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
616 g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Dorset, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845849818
SKU
V9781845849818
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Alastair Walker
Alastair Walker has been a Kawasaki triples fan since his teens, and has owned both the KH250 and KH400 models, the 400 being the only motorcycle he has bought brand-new in over 30 years on bikes.A freelance motorcycle journalist since the 1980s, Alastair has edited magazines such as Biker and insidebikes.com in the UK, and contributed over 1500 features to various magazines across the world, including Motor Cycle News, Classic Bike Guide, Motorcycle Mechanics, Moto 73 and Cycle World. He also has a weekly column in the Manchester Evening News, and has seen work published in Sports Car Market and Classic Car Weekly.Alastair is married and lives in Cheshire.
Reviews for The Kawasaki Triples Bible: All road models 1968-1980, plus H1R and H2R racers in profile
An invaluable resource for any collector, restorer, or just a fan of these fabulous two-stroke motorcycles. British Dealer News It's an excellent read and a guide to the entire background and history of these amazing machines that are now highly coveted by collectors and Triples fans. It was worth the wait! webbikeworld.com This personal intimacy stands out in the 160 pages of this hardback volume with good use being made of period images and brochures, magazine covers as well as some nicely detailed modern shots of restored bikes, both static and in action. The excellent layout allows you to dip in and out of the book at will to research particular areas should you wish to use it as a reference work. inter-bike.co.uk it certainly strikes us as a decent book, honestly written, acceptably designed and priced reasonably. Sump