Kawasaki 1300

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The Kawasaki 1300 is a water cooled 6-cylinder 1300cc Kawasaki motorcycle that was manufactured between 1979 and 1989. There were a few different models referred to as a Z1300, KZ1300, ZG1300 and ZN1300. Originally planned as a racer it was turned into a tourer before presentation in 1978.

Due to its high weight and the high purchase price as well as the high fuel-consumption these modell did not sell that well, especially not in Europe. Despite all of that the Z1300 turned into o modern myth, mainly due to its well-running engine. During the 10 years when it was sold the modell was switched for carburatos to electronic ful-injection. In the US the modell was equipped with windshield and suitcase adn was named "Voyager". The last 200 models, built in 1989, have been called Legendary Six and were equpped with a special logo on the fule tank to show that to the public.

The rarity of that modell today creates a lot of its fascination; many owners did organize themseelves in clubs or interest-groups to keep that modell alivce and running