The bore of the CB500 FOUR was enlarged by 2.5mm, to convert the bike into 544cc. It mounted equipment such as the tank cap with key, retractable steps, or the blinker buzzer.
This model had the longest wheel base and a low seat height for a motor scooter. It made you ride in a relaxing driving position, just like driving a an automobile.
Subsequent to the TACT, which had been a great hit since 1987, this model was brought to the market as a motor scooter which could store a helmet. It could even store a full face helmet.
It was designed as a family-friendly motorcycle. It pursued the getting on/off property and operability to appeal to women drivers. It came in three types: type I which had 2-speed transmission and two-handed brake, type II which had 3-speed transmission and right foot rear brake, and 72cc model.
This model was developed as the second generation Z1, and had the KAWASAKI magical number, 900cc. With its innovative fairing, it marked the maximum speed of 250km/h, which was an unprecedented record for a commercially sold motorcycle. Its 10.976 second quarter mile time made it the fastest model in the world.
It had full-fledged equipment, such as the dual carburetor, the frame that combined the feature of an oil tank, tube-less tires, or aluminum spoke wheels. Its sales was limited to 300 units.
A bike that is packed with the know-how of the NXR750, the winning model of the Paris-Dakar Rally. The cowl that is united with the tank not only prevents the wind, but it also has good protection ability.
It was the first Japanese motor scooter model to adopt a 360-degrees crank water-cooled DOHC twin engine with PGM-FI. It was equipped with a Φ 41 upright fork and a 5-stage initial adjusting rear suspension.
It was a big off-road bike that incorporated many aspiring ideas like the water-cooled DOHC engine, the flat valve CV carburetor, or the split-type frame.