1974 Kawasaki Z1 900

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @russellbenford6611
    @russellbenford6611 4 роки тому +8

    They are one of those bikes that they got the styling right straight up
    The quadraphonic exhaust note is a bonus ! I have had mine 9 years and I am pretty sure they will bury me with it .Buy one you wont regret it .Stunning example Keep them coming Ken !!

  • @beepbop6697
    @beepbop6697 2 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous! I have the 2020 z900rs with the same paint scheme as this beauty. I love my bike, but I think I love yours more!

  • @johngoose1497
    @johngoose1497 3 роки тому +1

    That's got to be the best Z1 in the world, & original paint in that condition. Watching from England.

  • @krystalstarrett6760
    @krystalstarrett6760 Рік тому

    Make this old man happy. My Z1 1975 and I had many happy trails.

  • @steveottavaino3804
    @steveottavaino3804 4 роки тому +5

    Goodness gracious that sound brought me right back to the day at Gould’s Honda in Lynn MA when my older brother picked up his brand new 1973 Z1. I was riding my 1972 Mach III and he proceeded to laud the Z1’s muscular exhaust note over my “ring-dinger”. It wasn’t until 1977 that I was to buy a new burgundy KZ1000, it never did sound as sweet as those 4 mufflers on the original Z1. If fact I’m unsure any other 4 since then ever sounded better, could be nostalgia but thinking not. Started with a Kawasaki Trail Boss and now, at 65, and an embarrassing number of bikes later, sporting a ZX14. Thanks for sharing a wonderful trip down memory lane gentlemen!!! Ciao.

  • @jerseyrider4369
    @jerseyrider4369 4 роки тому +6

    who would give this a thumbs down????

  • @McFlyGuitarsandStuff
    @McFlyGuitarsandStuff 3 роки тому +3

    What a cool old building....The bikes don't hurt either!

  • @uan588
    @uan588 4 роки тому +4

    Timeless Beauty.

  • @paulrunyon5585
    @paulrunyon5585 4 роки тому +5

    My favorite bike of all time. My uncle had one when i was young. I was very upset with him when he sold it and bought a Harley.

    • @christopherwalker6056
      @christopherwalker6056 4 роки тому +3

      Really? I mean, it's pretty cool looking. My favorite 'old' motorcycle would have to be the 1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport. That bike is sweet.

    • @paulrunyon5585
      @paulrunyon5585 4 роки тому

      ​@@christopherwalker6056 Absolutely! I love the older Honda's too.

    • @uan588
      @uan588 4 роки тому +1

      I have both. Running

  • @carlmisuraca2415
    @carlmisuraca2415 4 роки тому +1

    Hey folks, this is Carl, your NEMM Roaming Diplomat. Once again, none better.

  • @tappedout300xc
    @tappedout300xc 4 роки тому +3

    You did it it right with that one. Work of art.

  • @RickyJr46
    @RickyJr46 4 роки тому +4

    Codenamed "New York Steak" at Kawasaki. That candy olive is my favorite!

  • @Scalihoo
    @Scalihoo 4 роки тому +8

    Ever see the Aussie movie Stone, most rode these bikes, crikey these bikes were rippers 🏍 😎

    • @uan588
      @uan588 4 роки тому

      Not were Are. I still run one

    • @tigerward88
      @tigerward88 3 роки тому

      They rode 73 black engine zed 1s repainted jaffas in stone

  • @bobbymckinney1264
    @bobbymckinney1264 4 роки тому +1

    My friend in high school back in 89 had a z1000 we all would stand on the hill after school just to watch him take out on it,it sounded amazing, very nice bike you have there,would love to own it.

  • @lanceandmelanierogers6255
    @lanceandmelanierogers6255 4 роки тому +3

    Hard to imagine but I actually had five of these in my garage at one time......

    • @tigerward88
      @tigerward88 3 роки тому

      Bet you wish you still had 5 big dollars now

  • @Nehakumari-ir4he
    @Nehakumari-ir4he 2 роки тому

    Ken Kaplan sir you are 👍 in whole world 🌎 in motor cycle

  • @bdogjr7779
    @bdogjr7779 4 роки тому +2

    Wow《☆》A student at my highschool had 1 like that in 1975. It plowed thru the passengers door of an english teachers 69 Bonneville as she was backing out of her parking spot. I saw it happen from my school bus. The 4 into 1 header no baffle sounded great RIP🎱☮🙏

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody1342 3 роки тому

    I have a 75’ Z1b in my garage. Everything is original except the ubiquitous 4 into 1 header, paint, sprockets and chain,. It is still in great shape, I intend to never sell it. I have briefed my boys as to what the value is at present when I pass. When I ride it it never ceases to turn heads even today.

  • @jayo7799
    @jayo7799 4 роки тому +2

    Very nice!! First bike to take down my H2

  • @kx501
    @kx501 4 роки тому +7

    There's a mid 70s Australian biker movie called "Stone" which is full on them.

    • @Amar1338
      @Amar1338 4 роки тому +2

      Yup ...Before there was MAD MAX & THE ROAD WARRIOR there was STONE! outstanding observation bro! 👍

  • @bjr2379
    @bjr2379 4 роки тому +6

    Millyard is on his way with his hacksaw.

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  4 роки тому +6

      ??? I'll be waiting with my 357 and hammer of justice

    • @robertraft
      @robertraft 4 роки тому

      @@KaplanCycles lol.

    • @alanbaines3314
      @alanbaines3314 4 роки тому +3

      Allen Millyard is an absolute genius. That 6 cyl z1 he made in his garden shed is phenomenal.

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  4 роки тому +3

      Yes he is a genius, but not this one!

  • @kylebennett5431
    @kylebennett5431 4 роки тому +2

    Bunch of beautiful old bikes im 17 and bought my first bike it's 79 dt175 for 200 runs great

  • @AdamosDad
    @AdamosDad 4 роки тому

    Your the only ones I know of that may have done more than Johnny’s Vintage Motorcycle, on a Z1 900.

  • @ablebaker1275
    @ablebaker1275 4 роки тому +4

    Reminds me of Mel Gibson movie Mad Max and the road people

  • @officialmysteriousrider6327
    @officialmysteriousrider6327 4 роки тому +2

    These z1 are worth alot of money only going up in value

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 4 роки тому +1

    I remember when the z1 first came on the scene,they were a grade and a half above the 750 honda Wich was a good bike.years later they are still the shizz.a 74 in this condition is probably pulling at least 15k.i had the 80 LTD.id love another but it's rare to find.merry Christmas to sr.& Family.

  • @sokodad
    @sokodad 4 роки тому +1

    I’d love to have that. Sweet bike.

  • @davelollback6555
    @davelollback6555 4 роки тому +4

    Ah yes the mighty Zed brings back memories younger viewers should google the Aussie flick Stone to see them in their glory

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 4 роки тому +3

    NIGHTRIDER

    • @robertraft
      @robertraft 4 роки тому +3

      remember him when you look up at the night sky.

  • @hankhammer1689
    @hankhammer1689 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice bike!

  • @lorenzopollocaffe6277
    @lorenzopollocaffe6277 3 роки тому +2

    how come no one is mentioning GTO

  • @pbmachines972
    @pbmachines972 4 роки тому +3

    Love em i owned one

  • @Kickstart500
    @Kickstart500 4 роки тому +1

    Iconic!

  • @kalaharimine
    @kalaharimine 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice, what a beaut.

  • @josephrapoza6453
    @josephrapoza6453 4 роки тому +1

    What a Great job on the video..

  • @karlmorrison7933
    @karlmorrison7933 4 роки тому +1

    Its cool when you guys throw the mic around but not over a 74 z-1 gas tank man.

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  4 роки тому +1

      Only 1 fumble in 3627 videos, Sr has magnets for hands

    • @karlmorrison7933
      @karlmorrison7933 4 роки тому

      @@KaplanCycles dam thats a good record!!!

  • @jimbo2487
    @jimbo2487 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Bike!

  • @JoeD60
    @JoeD60 4 роки тому +1

    We took my friend's to the track only to pick up a flat the first time down.

  • @marshallcollins8634
    @marshallcollins8634 4 роки тому +1

    Nice gloves

  • @rawrawsen4932
    @rawrawsen4932 4 роки тому +2

    Ohh but the grips.... But what a beautiful bike:-)

  • @peterhoulis1184
    @peterhoulis1184 4 роки тому +3

    Ive got the exact same model and colour bike sitting next to my z1000a madmax kwaka

  • @raymondbrown-hj6nv
    @raymondbrown-hj6nv 2 роки тому

    Is it still for sale? I owned one in 1974. That looks exactly like a 74.

  • @gixxerboy555
    @gixxerboy555 3 роки тому +1

    When my friend bought a Kawasaki Z900 in 1977..he got a liter patchouli with the bike for free.. :)

  • @GrandNational66
    @GrandNational66 2 роки тому

    Kawasaki killed it...by by Honda

  • @jamesbaxterandthebeachball7005
    @jamesbaxterandthebeachball7005 4 роки тому +3

    What i would give for five minutes alone with that.

  • @EllisBurton3339
    @EllisBurton3339 3 роки тому

    You would have to pay around 18k for it in the UK , what did you sell it for ...

  • @manelew7482
    @manelew7482 4 роки тому +1

    Pickle Zee!

  • @spotsterjon74cu
    @spotsterjon74cu 3 роки тому

    Nice Z1A, wrong handlebar grips!

  • @darrellcoccagna2055
    @darrellcoccagna2055 4 роки тому +1

    😃👍

  • @st-qd8wg
    @st-qd8wg 2 роки тому

    My previous custom show bike 1977 CB750 F1 was Eating this bike up with Looks and style and performance Right of the Line w/4in to 1 kerk no baffle when the guys riding KZs see me they forget what they where Riding there attention was all over at my Honda set tone for all these Japanese machines that's why kawasaki where going out business they did not know how build engine and frame to keep up with CB750

  • @marcusrussell8660
    @marcusrussell8660 4 роки тому +1

    I remember these used in 75 for 3k. Now I still would not buy one at 20K. There are so much better bikes now like the hyobousa(sp).

  • @steveiname
    @steveiname 3 роки тому

    to the untrained eye those handlebar grips don't look right

  • @frankwilliams2198
    @frankwilliams2198 4 роки тому

    You said you put a reproduction exhaust on it could have gotten the OEM or the real exhaust for it.

  • @Brendenrittervogel
    @Brendenrittervogel 4 роки тому +1

    Lettssss gooooo first like lol