1984 Kawasaki ZG1300-A1 review from United Kingdom

"Silky-smooth straight-line scorcher"

What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?

Original ignition coils started to fail when hot (but not bad considering they were 20 years old).

That's about it, apart from the usual consumables.

General comments?

As long as you remember that these are old-skool muscle bikes & treat the handling accordingly, they represent very fast, reliable classic biking.

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Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Model Year1984
First year of ownership2000
Most recent year of ownership2006
Acceleration marks 9/10
Roll-on Performance marks 9/10
Handling marks 5/10
Braking marks 5/10
Reliability marks 8/10
Comfort marks 9/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7/10
Distance when acquired21000 miles
Most recent distance35000 miles
Previous motorcycleBuell X1 Lightning
Date of Entry 2nd January, 2006

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