MotoGP testers assess Indy course
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Ducati tester Niccolo Canepa recorded the fastest time in the first official MotoGP test at Indy
Kawasaki half-liter bikes back for '09
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Kawasaki has released information for two early 2009 streetbikes, the Ninja 500R and Vulcan 500 LTD
Laguna Seca testing open to public
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Race fans are invited to Laguna Seca June 23 to watch the top factory AMA Superbike teams for free
Suzuki storms onward
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 09, 2008
Ben Spies earned his record seventh victory in a row at Road America
Spies seeks record winning streak
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 06, 2008
Ben Spies will look to set a new record by winning his seventh Superbike race in a row
DMG releases 2009 Literbike rules
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 05, 2008
After vocal resistance to abandoning the existing Superbike class, DMG has announced new class rules
Suzuki stumbles…slightly
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 02, 2008
Ben Spies picked up a pair of wins at the AMA Superbike stop at Miller Motorsports Park
Big Four production down in April
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, June 02, 2008
Japanese motorcycle production was down 44.2% in April, says JAMA
AMA preview: Miller Motorsports Park
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The AMA Superbike Championship returns this weekend to the site of the last non-Suzuki victory
Spies-Mladin show rolls on at Infineon
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
The Rockstar Makita Suzuki race team continued its dominance with a pair of one-two finishes
Reed wins 2008 SX title
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, May 05, 2008
Chad Reed won the 2008 AMA Supercross championship by claiming his ninth victory of the season
Guest spot in WEC pit crew for sale
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Kawasaki Diablo 666 race team is taking applications to be a guest member of the team’s pit crew
Reed third in career Supercross wins
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Chad Reed earned his 34th career victory Saturday, moving into third place on the all-time wins list
AMA announces US ‘Olympic’ team
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 20, 2008
The American Motorcyclist Association has selected its roster for the World Trophy Team Championship
MotoGP stars help Bridgestone launch Battlax
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Six MotoGP riders, including 2007 series champion Casey Stoner, helped launch Bridgestone’s latest
Two Wheel Thunder roars into CA
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 14, 2008
Motorcycle racing fans will have the chance to watch top racers such as Mat Mladin test the track
Documentary chronicles sportbike story
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 11, 2008
A new online documentary offers an inside look at eight top motorcycle manufacturers
Kawasaki 1-2 in Daytona
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 10, 2008
In a stunning turn of events, Kawasaki was awarded the top two spots on the podium at the Daytona
Kawasaki's Ninja 250R Video Tribute Contest
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, February 05, 2008
The bike that so many riders started their riding careers on received a much-needed make over for
Kawi ROK Members Trackday At Road America.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 29, 2007
Riders of Kawasaki (ROK™) will hold the second of four planned track days at Road America, Elkhart L
2008 KLR650 gains 50 pounds?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, June 09, 2007
I've wanted a KLR650 for a couple of years. I put off buying a 2007, waiting for the new bike. Would someone please explain to me how Kawasaki could have added 50 pounds to the bike. 335 lbs. or...
R. Lee Ermey-Narrated KLR650 Love Fest
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, April 22, 2007
Just some consumable entertainment for a Sunday afternoon.Many might turn their noses up at the KLR650 in favor of more upscale enduro models, but a machine that cuts the mustard for the us marines...
2007 Z1000?
posted by George Obradovich on Monday, April 16, 2007
Where are the reviews on the 2007 Z1000? Weren't these supposed to be at the dealers in March? I sat on one at the motorcycle show, but I want to know if changing the engine mounting has solved the...
A ZX14 Scratched My Sport Tourer Itch, But...
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 04, 2007
So I plunked down for the ZX14 and it is truely an awesome ride. It's comfortable and the power is manageable and totally predictable (if brutally strong), surprisingly for a 500lb bike it falls in...
Which Has More Power?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, March 18, 2007
I have a stock 04 Dyna and want too know if a '07 Mean Streak by Kawasaki will have as much horsepower. Anyone know if it will?
Roger Lee Takes Win in Daytona Supersport; Hacking in Second.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, March 09, 2007
From Kawasaki:DAYTONA (March 8, 2007) -- Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Roger Hayden captured the win on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R in the AMA Supersport class at the Daytona Motor Speedway. Teammate...
Kawasaki Concours Specifications
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 08, 2007
Yesterday, I clicked on Kawasaki USA and then went to the 2008 Concours. At long last, most of the specifications are now illustrated.
Kawi's Hacking on Pole for Supersport at Daytona; Teammate Roger Lee in 2nd.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jamie Hacking set the fastest qualifying lap in the AMA Supersport class, capturing the pole position with a 1:41.801. Teammate Roger Hayden, who holds the current Daytona...
Kawasaki Concours 14 with Variable Valve Timing!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Among the kewl features of the new Kawasaki Concours 14 (early 2008 model; due in showrooms summer 2007) is variable valve timing. The intake cam has a hydraulically actuated mechanism that can...
Team Green Sponsors Teen Roadracing Phenom Elena Myers.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 01, 2007
From Kawasaki:Most 13-year-old girls spend their non-school hours talking about clothes, last weekend, and yes, boys. And while most are committed to educational pursuits, it’s rare to find...
Kawi Jumps Into The Stunter Scene.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has participated in almost every aspect of motorcycle competition over the past 35 years. Now, Kawasaki ventures into an entirely new arena, with its first ever...
Muzzy Returns to Kawasaki to Drag Race.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is announcing the return of Rob Muzzy to its professional motorcycle racing efforts. Team Muzzy Kawasaki Trim-Tex will field drag racer Ryan Schnitz aboard a Kawasaki...
'07 Kawasaki ZX-6R Intro First Impressions!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, December 09, 2006
Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, Alabama -- Greetings, MOfos from icy cold 'Bama. I'm currently attending the world press launch of the all-new Kawasaki ZX-6R and thought I'd shoot you some initial...
Roger Hayden and Jamie Hacking, Dynamic Duo for Kawi RoadRacing.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, November 02, 2006
"The Great Motorcycle Prophet, kpaul, predicts and it comes true."--ksquidFrom Kawasaki:Featuring an awesome mix of talent and technology, the Kawasaki Roadracing Team enters 2007 with its sights...
KHI to Boost Bike Production.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, October 29, 2006
TOKYO (AFX) - Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd plans to beef up motorcycle production, especially of large bikes, in response to surging demand in the US and Europe, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported....
The KLR Needs Another Cylinder.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, October 07, 2006
I've been waiting for an update to the KLR design since I was in college many, many moons ago. I've been through a bunch of bikes since. I like the Bold New Graphics and styling, but one of the...
Brock's Performance Cracks 200 MPH on the ZX-14.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, October 06, 2006
From Brock's Performance:A mere six months after its public debut, the Ninja ZX-14 has already stormed its way into the 200 mph club. Chad Millholland became the first rider to run over 200 mph on a...
Ninja 500 Aftermarket Parts?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, August 15, 2006
I just bought a 2006 Ninja 500R. I am aware that this is not a super/racer bike, but is anyone aware of aftermarket parts (modifications) I can buy to improve performance (torque,hp, etc.). On my...
Own a Kawi? Take It To The Track On The Cheap.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, July 19, 2006
KAWASAKI CUSTOMER TRACK DAY Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Wednesday, August 2, 2006 $99 per person Your local Kawasaki dealer and Riders of Kawasaki (ROK) invite you to...
Cross-Country Trip Addendum.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, June 27, 2006
This is the rest of my story about a proposed ride from Arizona to Pennsylvania on a Concours. Up front, I didn't make the trip. If you want to know why, read the rest...
Cross country trip
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, June 13, 2006
I'm considering purchasing a Kawasaki Concours in Arizona and riding it back to Pennsylvania. From mappoint, it's about 2240 miles. Anyone have experience riding a Concours on a trip like this? ...
ZZR 600 or Ninja 650R?
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, May 16, 2006
I will be taking my MSF course the weekend after this one. Seems like forever. I've had to wait a while since the instructors only come up to this town once every other month from Miami.
'I'm ready for my close-up Mr. ZX14 purchaser.'
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 12, 2006
From Kawasaki:"After a lengthy and exacting inspection process to ensure that all components meet the high standards for excellence and performance expected for this flagship model, the Ninja ...
Danger of low mileage?
posted by George Obradovich on Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Kawasaki 800 for sale with 1400 miles on it and it is a 2002 model. Any chance of engine problems later on due to garage based bike?
ZX-10R or ZX-14
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 20, 2006
I'm a little baffled when comparing the msrp's of the two. The Kawasaki website lists a difference of only $300 on base msrp. I can't figure on why one wouldn't spend the extra $300 for 30 some odd...
Uncorking A GZ 1000??
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, December 18, 2005
Has anyone uncorked a Concours, and what benifits did you notice???Is this a new wine from Kawasaki? How disappointing they didn't let me in on it just a couple of days ago. :-(--Pete
I Give Up!
posted by George Obradovich on Monday, October 10, 2005
Ok, I've looked everywhere for some comps on bikes that are relatively similar powered cruisers. I'm 58 yrs old. Ridden bikes all my adult life, on and off and the last bike I owned was a '96 1500...
2005 Kawasaki Dealer Show Highlights
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, September 21, 2005
"Rev It Up" was the theme at Kawasaki's 2005 Annual Dealer Meeting held at DisneyWorld in Orlando, Florida this year. With a number of new models and improvements to existing model lines, revving it...
2006 Kawasaki models?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, September 15, 2005
www.kawasakimotorcycle.org scroll down a bit for pics... The official announcement on the full line-up of Kawasaki motorcycles that are coming to America hasn't arrived yet, so don't jump to...
NOOBIE bike questions
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, September 08, 2005
I just sold my gas guzzling Jeep and I'm looking to get into the sport bike scene. I haven't been on a bike in about 5 years, and even then it was a 125 dirt bike.
Kawasaki 650 Twin???
posted by Steven Verschoor on Thursday, June 23, 2005
I saw a story on another web-site about a Kawi with a 650 parallel twin along the lines of the Z1000. It has the exhaust under the engine like a Buell and a single shock on the side in the rear....
Resetting Guage Cluster
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 29, 2005
Does anyone know how to reset an '03 zx6rr guage cluster? It is a new bike with 100miles, but a used guage with 4000 miles. Help please! As anyone who has seen Used Cars with Kurt Russel can...
Tire choice for Ninja ZX12R 2004
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 22, 2005
I ride a Kawasaki ZX12R all year round, in Greece. After 7.000 miles the rear is gone, so its time to spend some money on the black stuff...I currently have the Avons on (factory fitted). Anyone has...
Kawi 2-Stroke Triple @ Deal's Gap Anyone?
posted by Sean Alexander on Monday, March 07, 2005
The Kawasaki Triples Worldwide annual 2-stroke meet at Deal's Gap will be held May 11 - 15, 2005 at the Deal's Gap Motorcycle Lodge All are welcome, especially 2-strokes. There just happens to...
Factory Kawasaki hires a MN girl
posted by George Obradovich on Saturday, January 15, 2005
Jessica Zalusky Gets Kawasaki Team Green Support From a press release issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., which apparently confuses Superstock with Supersport: KAWASAKI TO SUPPORT JESSICA ZALUSKY...
Opinions on Spiegler Superbike handlebar kits?
posted by George Obradovich on Wednesday, February 04, 2004
I am considering buying a superbike handlebar kit as advertised by Spiegler for my 2002 ZX12R. As a daily commuter (75 miles/day) and 48 year old rider, I find that my back is just not up to the...
Vulcan 2000 Teaser
posted by Sean Alexander on Friday, January 09, 2004
We've had our shiny new Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 for about 3 weeks now and boy howdy is it heavy, interesting and dare I say fast? The big Vulcan's motor is not only very powerful, but extremely...
Kaw ZX-10 Specs
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Press Release from Kawasaki: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) announced the final specifications for the much-anticipated 2004 NINJA® ZX-10R sportbike as it prepares to introduce the new,...
EBoz No Longer Green
posted by George Obradovich on Saturday, November 15, 2003
From a Kawasaki Press Release:
ZX-10R, Vulcan 2000 & 1600 Mean Streak Quickies
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, August 28, 2003
Nothing like getting pre-emted by your own European arm: hasty info released by a harried Kawasaki USA on the ZX-10R, Vulcan 2000 and Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak. Our pals @Kawy confirm that the ZX-10R...
ZX-10R Embargo Off
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 27, 2003
So, Kawasaki lifted the embargo on the ZX-10R today, but there's no press information. Go figure. Wily industry vertern John Ulrich already snuck down to Kawasaki and took pictures. Sneaky, isn't he?...
2004 ZX-10R
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, August 24, 2003
Last year, a French web site, Moto-Station, was first to break cover on many 2004 models. This year, they have broken the story on the new Kawasaki ZX-10R with pictures from the site...
Iron Butt 2003: On an EX250?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, August 24, 2003
Well, the Iron Butt Rally finished yesterday. The usual suspects were your typical portly BMW's, Hondas and Yamahas. Lurking back in the so-called "Hopeless" class was a guy named Leon, astride a...
Kawasaki ZX-10R Spy Photos from Europe
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, July 24, 2003
2004 is going to a good year for liter bikes What say you, MOFOs? Dud or rocket? Kudos to Spain's Solo Moto for being in the right place at the right time!
ZX-10R Photos
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2003
KPaulCook writes: There are pictures of the new ZX-10 at the UK's MCN web site. Wow! Why does the Euro press get everything before the Americans? It's not fair!
Kawasaki New Model Pricing Info
posted by Calvin Kim on Monday, September 23, 2002
These are the suggested MSRPs for various new models. 2003 ZX-6R $7,999 2003 ZX-6RR $8,399 2003 Z1000 $8,499 2003 VN1600 $10,499 (Vulcan 1600) Kawasaki...
Bubba Stewart in Sports Illustrated
posted by Brent Avis on Wednesday, May 01, 2002
From Kawasaki press: James "Bubba" Stewart is featured in this week's Sports Illustrated (April 29th issue with Kenyon Martin on the cover). It is featured in the Adventure section that was...
Year 2002 Kawasaki ZX-12R
posted by Brent Avis on Friday, February 15, 2002
We've just returned from Cambria, California, site of the press introduction for Kawasaki's revitalized ZX-12R. Upon returning to our Torrance offices, we threw the still-hot machine on the dyno to...
Weird rumors and Green GSX-Rs
posted by Brent Avis on Friday, January 25, 2002
Earlier this week came an announcement from Japan that the first motorcycles born out of the joining of firms Kawasaki and Suzuki will be a few scooters. The first machines will be either Kawasakis...
Eric Bostrom and Tommy Hayden officially Green
posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, October 30, 2001
(Oct. 29, 2001) IRVINE, Calif. - Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. welcomes back reigning AMA 600 SuperSport Champion Eric Bostrom, who will again contest the AMA Chevy Trucks Superbike Series for...
Eric Bostrom stays green
posted by Brent Avis on Tuesday, October 02, 2001
A report from Cycle News confirms that this year's 600 Supersport champion, Eric Bostrom, will remain with Kawasaki through the 2002 season. There is one caveat though, in that Eric will not make...
2002 Kawasaki Pricing
posted by Calvin Kim on Friday, September 21, 2001
Want to know what the MSRP for Kawasaki motorcycles will be? Read more to find out...
2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200
posted by Calvin Kim on Tuesday, September 18, 2001
Kawasaki has just released to us various images of new offerings for the Year 2002 line-up. At the head of the list is their all-new sport-tourer, the ZZ-R1200 that the press release insists, "puts...
Carmichael leaves Kawasaki
posted by Brent Avis on Wednesday, September 05, 2001
It's been rumored for a while that Team Kawasaki's Ricky Carmichael might be leaving the green bike behind. It's no secret that he and Team Honda's Ezra Lusk would occasionally swap bikes while...
MCN shows new Kawi Colors
posted by Brent Avis on Wednesday, September 05, 2001
Our lovely friends across the pond at MCN have once again blown the covers off another new model. "Embargo, schmargo," they say. Here are the new Kawasaki color schemes, or so they say. Our...
Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak
posted by Calvin Kim on Monday, July 09, 2001
Today, Kawasaki released to us information and photos on a bike that they hope will garner them a greater share of the rapidly evolving cruiser market. Though we'll have a full story on the bike...
Kawasaki Partners With Sears Point
posted by Brent Avis on Friday, May 04, 2001
Sears Point Raceway has just announced a partnership with Kawasaki that will make the manufacturer the "Official Motorcycle and ATV" of the raceway. The deal is three years in length, with Kawasaki...
Swarovski ZX-12R
posted by Calvin Kim on Thursday, April 19, 2001
What happens when you combine one Kawasaki ZX-12R, a trend-setting fashion and accessories designer, and over 50,000 Swarovski crystals? Well, it depends on your taste, actually. Kawasaki...
Ricky Carmichael's Kawasaki on eBay
posted by Danielle Grossman on Friday, March 23, 2001
Team Chevy Trucks Kawasaki and its star motocross rider Ricky Carmichael have teamed up with Chevrolet and Students Against Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.) to auction off a special package on eBay. ...
Kawasaki Issues Recall
posted by Brent Avis on Thursday, January 11, 2001
Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling about 18,000 motorcycles because the rear brakes can fail. The recall was made in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission. The recalled motorcycles...
Kawasaki Reorganizes Activities
posted by Danielle Grossman on Wednesday, December 13, 2000
In order to accomodate for the increase in sales, Kawasaki is reorganizing its product development and marketing activities. The company will also be expanding its corporate headquarters, and the...
Year 2001 Kawasaki Reader Feedback
posted by Calvin Kim on Sunday, October 01, 2000
For the 2001 model year, many Kawasaki models received facelifts and/or technical updates. But with the exception of new color schemes, their sport bikes remain unchanged. Take a look at the Year...
