“New Sensations” by Lou Reed introduced me to the Kawasaki GPz. This has cost me a small fortune over the years, but I am on my third 1981 GPz 1100 now, and regret none of it. In fact, I love that GPz so much I could kiss it.
There are still a few around in garages. Those old bikes never seem to die. Most don’t get many miles on them, either. I almost bought one in the late 90s but got a Suzuki GSX1100G shaftie instead.