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Why Does Kawasaki Paint Its Bikes Green? The Curious Story Behind It
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Kawasaki's signature lime green began as a deliberate challenge to superstition, since green was long seen as unlucky in motorsport. In 1968-69 Kawasaki ran green A1R and A7R racers plus the F21M Greenstreak at the Daytona 200, aiming for maximum visibility for spectators and television. The bikes didn't win, but they made everyone look, and green eventually became inseparable from the brand's identity.
