Kawasaki
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The true meaning of Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha
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Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha are the four most iconic Japanese names in motorcycling, but have you ever wondered what they mean? Editor John Milbank talks to Paul Nowers, PR Manager – Honda Motor Europe, to find out. Soichiro Honda was the man behind the distinctive wing logo, but until around 170 years ago, most Japanese people only had…
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Reader Review: 2009 Kawasaki Versys 650 | Reader review
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Name: Stan Tollerton From: West Midlands Riding for: 45 years Price paid for the bike: £3200 in June 2012 What type of riding do you do: Mix of motorways, A and B Roads Tell us about the engine: It’s punchy, flexible, and has good engine braking – you can drop a gear for a series of bends without needing to brake and sweep…
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2014 Yamaha D’elight 125 review
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£1849 | Air-cooled 4-stroke | 7.1bhp | 5.6lb-ft Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Joe Dick Yamaha have bolstered its already strong range of commuting machines with the addition of a budget scooter: the D’elight. Priced at £1849, it aims to appeal to price-conscious bikers, and commuters looking for a brand-name without breaking the bank.…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX long-term review | In the workshop
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 510 (+45 on the back of a recovery truck) Miles in total: 1070 Current fuel economy: 45.3mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Poking my nose into Kawasaki UK’s workshop Lowlights this month: Sitting at the side of…
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JUST LAUNCHED: Yamaha MT-125
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Yamaha’s recently launched MT-09 and MT-07 have powered to the top of the sales rankings and captured the imagination of European motorcyclists who are looking for a new kind of riding excitement. Inspired by the Dark Side of Japan, these edgy new MT models are all about pure riding emotion. For 2014 Yamaha expand…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX Long term review | A motorcycle brings you closer
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Motor Cycle Monthly and MoreBikes.co.uk editor John Milbank rediscovers the joy of two-up rides on his long-term test Kawasaki Z1000SX Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 560 Miles in total: 560 Cost when new: £9699 Highlights this month: Getting back on the road with my wife as pillion Lowlights this month:…
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The most radical after-market body kit ever?
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The 31BLK by Brasse is the first production modification kit for the Kawasaki Ninja 250, and requires no electrical or mechanical adjustments. Transform the look of the bike by simply removing the stock fairings and bolting on one of the 31BLK units – either the complete package or the Streetfighter version. Both units are…
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2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Review
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Subdeck: £9849 | 1043cc 4cylinder | 140bhp | 82lb-ft The traditional sports-tourer class is supposed to be in decline, as increasing numbers of riders decide that versatility in a motorbike doesn’t mean just sports and touring, but crossing rivers and trekking up mountain trails too. Presumably nobody told Kawasaki, whose Z1000SX has been a…
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2011 Honda CBR250R Review
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There’s a lot more to the all-new CBR250R than meets the eye. This latest model to wear Honda’s sporty CBR-R designation is built not in Japan or even Europe but in Thailand, and will also be produced in India. As well as being an entry level offering in most markets, the 250R has been…
