Bimota KB1
Sold for almost a decade, the Bimota KB1 was the first to showcase the Kawasaki powerplant. It was targeted at Kawasaki owners that wanted an upgrade, Bimota offered this newer solution which was equipped with new technology too. Often sold in kit form it stopped being produced in 1982 after a mere 827 units were sold.
Bimota KB1
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Yamaha XT660
Released in 1976, the XT660 was marketed as a multi-purpose bike that could be used for off-road venturing too. It was more lightweight and faster than the XT600. It was perceived so well that the US Military even used the bike.
Yamaha XT660
