Best looking bike ever built in my opinion 👌

Holy grail of 74 Z1 900's

The sound of this machine is the best I have ever heard ! !

My friend's big brother bought a Z1 when they first came out. My buddy asked if I wanted to take a ride with him to a town about 25 miles away. I said "sure!" It was the most breathtaking ride I've ever been on. Thank God I was young and dumb so I enjoyed it without the burden of fear!!! What an awesome bike!!

Beautiful. I have 1979 A model in great shape

So so envious.

I had the exact same bike, I just loved it, I felt like the king of the road on the bike, great and awesome memories came to mind as you started the bike, it was the first super-bike, and that is forever!

Congrats, Johnny! For all that you bring to the Z/KZ community, you deserve this.

Johnny you have the gift of finding K Zed 900's

I loved this video thanks so much Johnny!

A beautiful bike, maybe be one of the nicest bikes ever made. The sound, unbelievable. It was a great time of Japanese bike's. Thank you for the video👍

What a bike! Beauty.

Holy Cow!!! I was so happy to see you posted a new video.....Thank you!

I’m so glad to see this bike exists. I bought the same color Z1 new in 1974. That year, you could either get the burgundy color or a blue color. I don’t ride anymore, but I have good memories of the Z1. Thanks!

Nice nice nice. Very nice. That is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing this.

Nice bike.

Brilliant what a bike…. I just can’t wait to start doing my 73 with all the original parts excluding the exhaust pipes..🍻🍻😎😎

Wonderful. One dream of motorcycle. One dream.

I also bought mine 3 years ago from the original owner in Mass. I new the owner and tried to buy it from him but he was like me he was going to take it to the grave with him well sure enough he died of a heart attack and I bought the Z1 with 9k and his Zx12r with 3900 miles, In 1974 I had put a deposit on one and then my car crapp ed out so I never bought one and had many other bikes but always wanted a Z1 42 years later I finally had my Z1 all original with the original title .Yours is a little nicer Johnny i have a little pitting in the chrome but it still looks pretty nice .

What a great natural sound. I wouldn't put headers on that beautiful bike.

Awesome machine! Thanks for sharing this awesome bike

Beautiful Johnny! Cheers, Doug

Amazing

That bike would certainly be on my "Bucket List" along with the Suzuki GT750 Water Buffallo. Or as we call it here in the UK the "Kettle"

Oh I'm jealous.

I am so impressed with your work and attention to detail. I think you have one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. I like 100%correct bikes but if I had the means to do an unrestored rebuild on a barn find Z1. I'd like to keep everything stock except the exhaust and air filters. I'd prefer a four into one exhaust and exposed K&N air filters. If the petrol tank, side covers and tail fin were in good condition, I'd let them be preserved for other Kawasaki Z1 restorations. I'd like to repair a beaten up old tank and tatty side covers and tail fin, and have them painted in Olive Green with Original Kawasaki Pinstripes done in Rust Orange. Basically I'd like the paint job to be my own stamp on the bike, hence not wanting to spoil an original petrol tank in good condition. I'd still keep everything but the things I mentioned as original as possible. Your enthusiasm & rebuilds Johnny are superb and so interesting to watch. If I had the means, I'm totally sold on the 70's Z1 900, even though I've always preferred Suzuki's 1981 GSX1100E or a GS750E. The overall quality and styling of the Z1 is second to none. Thanks for making these great videos Johnny.

Beautiful Bike back then and it still is today..👍

I had a '76 KZ900, and it was a beast! Just twist the wick and hang on......tight! I had it painted a deep metallic blue, and put a 16" Harley rear wheel/tire, and lowering blocks on the rear shocks, and man it looked bitchin! Bought it brand new for $2609.00 OTD!

I want to give it the right love she is a true survivor 😎

As good as it gets👍🏻

Que Manteca !!

i had this bike another mistake in my life selling it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kawasaki Z 900 the king of superbike the jspanese masterpieces

Museum quality.

Schwinn varsity with leather toe straps!.

“King Shit from Turd Island!” That’s hilarious! 🤣😂🤣 ✌🏻🤠👍🏻

Awesome 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😎

A Time Capsule!

The 72 to early 77 Kawasaki 900s are the ones to get and the prices they command now

Amazing:)

I also have the tool kit and book

That little rat had a badass apartment!

Thats worth some big money

Did you bury the mouse? Seriously though, it’s a beauty.

EPIC😁👍👍👍👍

Question... ..why was it parked and stored years ago... ?

Rick Brett would be so jealous.

Hi johnny i could be buying a 1974 z1A the only problem is it is is fitted With the 1976 A4 engine is it still worth buying bike needs some work to be done to it but don't they all need work....???

😍👍👌

Do you think a few young persons have some out-of-the-showroom 1999 Suzuki Hayabusas hidden in garages.........or crates with a nitrogen atmosphere ?.........and when their grandsons get married and has his first child, they will bring them out for sale ?

I have my dad’s 1974 z1a, I want to make it right please help

Go Easy that thing is a rocket not much faster that is stock.