Why Was This Mini Kawasaki Drag Bike Built?

What do you do when you find one of the baddest 2 Strokes ever built? You visit the KING OF PING, Ken Kaplan! What started as a forgotten mini drag bike turned out to be a remarkable piece of Kawasaki racing history. After discovering this one-of-a-kind machine built for Brian Schultz, son of legendary drag racer Dave Schultz, I brought it to Kaplan Cycles to get a closer look with fellow two-stroke enthusiast Ken Kaplan. Together we examine the bike's unique construction, its connection to legendary builder Paul Gast, and the story behind why this miniature drag bike was created in the first place. For both Ken and myself, preserving motorcycle history is a passion, and this unusual machine represents a fascinating chapter in the world of Kawasaki drag racing that few enthusiasts have ever seen. Join us as we uncover the history, details, and significance of this incredible little drag bike. BIG Thanks to Kaplan Cycle for hosting us at their amazing dealer / museum. This is a MUST SEE motorcycle paradise! https://kaplancycles.com ---------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsors: SPECTRO PERFORMANCE OILS https://spectro-oils.com RICK'S MOTORSPORT ELECTRICS https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com INDEX 0:00 Fast by Gast History 1:30 Bike History 4:08 Chasing Dreams 4:44 The Game Plan 5:32 More Specs 6:12 Twin Engine Dragster 6:44 Talking 2 Strokes 7:48 Where did it come from? 8:58 Time for a bigger garage! #Kawasaki #DragBike #PaulGast #DaveSchultz #BrianSchultz #KaplanCycles #PeteClassicCycle #TwoStroke #VintageMotorcycles #MotorcycleHistory