Kawasaki - The Green Machine: Isle of Man TT, 1966-1986

Kawasaki, eager to grab their own slice of the glory, was the last of the major Japanese manufacturers to enter the high—octane world of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Although the company had a long history of engineering innovation, it adopted motorcycles relatively late in the day. However, Kawasaki did more than simply copy what the other Far Eastern firms were producing, and struck out on their own with some truly innovative designs. These were machines which are still regarded as class...