1974 Kawasaki KZ-400 preview - it's being billed as the Commuter Special, a hint of things to come

With a run on motorcycles suitable for commuting and general purpose use, it isn't surprising to see the motorcycle industry responding with bikes aimed specifically at this market. There has ben a lot of talk, print, and thought that says Kawasaki's 400cc four-stroke twin is largely a copy of Honda's CB350 twin. Since both bikes have overhead camshaft engines, five-speed gearboxes, relatively conservative styling, and produce a moderate amount of easy to use horsepower... 1974 Kawasaki KZ400 Preview 3-Page Article available at www.DadsVintageAds.com