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Cycle News 1981 01 21

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Kawasaki J. 98J. This is it-KaweS8ki's top of the 6ne road bike, the GPz1100. It features e rubber mounted 1015cc engine, electronic fuel Injection, 011 cooler, en1H1otwn system, quartz heIog.n light with reserve lighting system, end e cIelmed dry w.lght of 523 pounds. lAbove) Kawaaeki's Iergest. the KZ1300, dieted to lose 38 pounds for '81 lnow weighing 654 Ibs. dry). A dual density foam rubber seat, equalized air forks and equalized five-way adjustable air shocks soak up discomfort on long trips.lBelow) The GPz560 will no doubt be a canyon racing threat with its more powerful engine, oil cooler, triple discs and quarter fairing. lAbove)lt's Uni-Trak time for the KX80 in 1981. Coupled with en air/spring fork ....mbly with both .nds at 8.3 inches of travel, the reecl-valved mini motocroaaer should be a threat In its cIeaa. lBelow) Kawasaki's bIg-bore woods bike, the KDX420, is also Uni-Treked in '81, as is the KDX250. The bike has been increased by 20cc over the '80 model. 3

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