American Motorcyclist February 2023

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American Motorcyclist February 2023

Published on Feb 8, 2023

American Motorcyclist Association

Hard to believe it’s been 50 years since the debut of the all-conquering Kawasaki Z1, the highest form of Good Times Roll fun-machine to emerge from the Heavy Industries factories we all know and love so much — and there have been a handful of good ones. But this was the first, really, a breathtaking combination of civility, power and chutz-pah no one could match for many a year — and even then it was an argument. Read all about the Z1’s makeup, development and impact in this bursting-at-the-seams issue, which also features a look at Triumph’s updated Street Triples, AMA National Enduro’s Baylor Brothers, a Harley-Davidson Sportster history, winter riding tips (say what?) and all the regular bits you enjoy so much. Spring is coming folks…plan on it!

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