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1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« on: December 17, 2011, 11:32:59 PM »
This is from the blog Speedjunkies.
speedjunkies.gr
Specifically this page;
http://ioannisdesign.com/speedjunkies/?p=2319

It says that Kaw did not want to call attention to the bikes, so they painted them like 750's including tank decals that say "Honda" for testing at Talladega.

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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2011, 01:19:02 AM »
So how's that been working out for them? ::)
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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2011, 02:50:08 AM »
ahh, the legend of New York Steak...
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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2011, 04:13:14 AM »
Quote from: Gonzowerke on December 17, 2011, 11:32:59 PM
It says that Kaw did not want to call attention to the bikes, so they painted them like 750's including tank decals that say "Honda" for testing at Talladega.

Back in 1971-72 Kawasaki probably had several prototype test bikes around the US besides Talladega, here’s another example:

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2403599630102337541AcHKxq?vhost=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2586703290102337541YUtAyi?vhost=rides

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2043278100102337541QySlax?vhost=rides
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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2011, 10:04:07 AM »
 Even  the KAWBOYS wish they were on Hondas..
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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2011, 05:16:55 PM »
I'd love to have a Honda Z1  ;D
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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2011, 02:14:05 PM »


  That's too funny!  ;D
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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2012, 10:16:55 PM »
isn't it funny how many honda parts actually fit on a kawasaki including exhaust points master cylinder etc....
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Re: 1972 Kawi's painted as CB750's.
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2012, 11:59:21 PM »
Pretty cool bit of history there.
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