Classic Bike Guide

Kawasaki Hl 500 triple

My FIRSTthe legendary 'Widow Makers' was riding pillion on a race tuned HlB, circa early 1974. This vile device screamed like a choir of banshees, handled appallingly two up and delivered vibrations through the seat and footrests like little else I've ever ridden. Was I hooked? No, just bloody traumatised!

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