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It was developed as the successor of Z1, and adopted the Kawasaki magical number 900cc. It had an innovative fairing and achieved 250km/h, the highest speed as a commercially sold model. It scored 10.976 seconds at a quarter-mile race and was ranked as the world's fastest model at that time.

It is a cruiser model with excellent controllability. The powerful body doesn't pale against the liter class machine. The 900cc V-twin engine has adopted 4-valve, and its operation has become smoother.

The cab diameter has been changed from 28mm to 26mm, and its controllability and fuel efficiency have improved. The tank, side cover shape, and the suspension area have been slightly changed. The model code is Z900A4.

It was developed to achieve the controllability, durability and maintainability of the world's highest level. The elegant design is based on the concept of "3S", which stands for "slim", "sleek", and "sexy". Its performance had stirred up enthusiasm all over the world.

Its graphic had been changed from fire balls to thick lines. The engine had become aluminum base, and a split-type head gasket had been adopted to prevent oil leakage.

It was born as an innovative street fighter model that had the 953cc engine of the former ZX-9R on its 600-class lightweight body. It appeared very new with its four pipe exhaust and its bikini cowl.

It is one of the motorcycles so-called as "Alps Roader", which mounts a VTR engine on its big body that suits long-distance drive. It has underwent two model changes during this year.

Jun Funahashi's column has started in Webike bike news. He is the G sense CEO, a suspension service shop. Funahashi will deliver columns on suspensions that most riders may be curious.

This model is the GS1000, the replica of Wes Cooley model tuned by YOSHIMURA which won the championship in 1978 AMA Superbike Race. The GS1000-based machine equips a bikini cowl which has a superbike style.

It mounts the TL1000 based engine on the truss designed aluminum frame. There were two types: a half cowl model and a naked model.