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Thursday, May 23, 2013

2012 Kawasaki KLX250S Review

2012 Kawasaki KLX250S Review

Built for both on-and off-road use, the light and nimble KLX250S is an ideal ride for dual-sporting fun. The rigors of off-road motorcycling dictate additional protection for the exposed underside of the machine, so the KLX250S comes standard with an aluminum engine guard to protect its crankcase during off-road adventures. Negotiating tight terrain also highlights another off-road reality – heat. The 43mm inverted cartridge-style front fork features 16-way adjustable compression damping and 10.0-inches of travel. Strong, 4mm-thick spokes in the 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels provide excellent rigidity for enhanced off-road durability. The KLX250S also stops hard, thanks to twin-piston calipers squeezing a 250mm semi-floating petal-shaped disc up front and a 240mm petal-shaped disc at the rear.
The latest and greatest KLX250S features unbelievable off road performance and real KLX heritage making it an awesome on or off road machine.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

MotoSport Kawasaki Action Motorcycle

MotoSport Kawasaki Action Motorcycle

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Kawasaki KLX 150 Adventure Series

Kawasaki KLX 150 Adventure Series dirt bike-style is much less convenient than the manufacturer remains the norm. This is in contrast with the Kawasaki KLX 150 alerts in 2010, which was at the garage Asep Hendro Sport (AHRS). KLX Green Berkeler typical Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are experiencing some changes in the way of adventures.

The shift starts from the front, replacing the handle and integrate Racer AHRS mixture. These changes are intended to achieve a more comfortable steering position and easy to control when you are invited to walk the streets off the road. Green is also installed Acerbis hand guard beremblem Berkeler.

Touch changes also seen in the front suspension - up to 5 cm high. In addition to the forward and back and a string of mixed Japanese kindergarten. In order to find comfort when riding rear swing arm extends up to 1.5 cm. While the two off-road tires Pirelli Scorpion XC beremblem berspesifikasi (80/100-21) and Scorpion MX (100/100-18) is used. For additional energy into the engine to the muffler exhaust standard Freeflow AHRS Vector

2012 Kawasaki Z1000 Specs and Review

2012 Kawasaki Z1000

2012 Kawasaki Z1000 ... Over the past few years, the demand for naked sportbikes has continually grown, pushing manufactures into a constant-developing mode, whether its adding power or polishing aesthetics. Noticing this trend, Kawasaki totally revamped its flagship naked sportbike two years ago, the Z1000 getting additional power and a more aggressive makeover.

The heart of every naked bike is its engine, so Kawasaki engineers paid special attention here for 1043cc 16-valve inline four with dual cams. The dual-cam motor features a long stroke of 56mm for instant power, fuel injection and a six-speed transmission. Designed for the real-world streets, 2012 Kawasaki Z1000s engine creates flexible power across the rpm range, with gobs of mid-range.

Completely redesigned two years ago, 2012 Kawasaki Z1000s aggressive bodywork reveals the design teams attention to detail. The aesthetic showcase begins with a low-mount front cowl that slopes back radically, highlighting the Z’s prow and, behind it, an adjustable instrument cluster featuring a multifunction LCD display covered by a trick-looking orange lens. The line-beam headlights guts are integrated nicely into that angled cowl. Moving rearward, you come to a shapely fuel tank that’s flared on the sides to let you grab it with your knees and that’s trim at the back for a snug fit. The seat is low and narrow at the front to make ground contact easy, and flows beautifully rearward to end in a futuristically retro LED tail light behind a red lens. It’s a thoroughly athletic shape, one sure to garner attention wherever it’s ridden.

Suspension at both ends is thoroughly modern and wickedly functional: a beefy, fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork up front and a spring preload and rebound damping adjustable Uni-Trak® shock in back that’s mounted nearly horizontally above the swingarm to shield it from exhaust heat and foster an added degree of mass centralization. Wheel control is simply superb, and the substantial feedback sent to the rider makes it easy to know exactly what’s going on at the bike’s contact patches.

The chassis of the 2012 Kawasaki Z1000 features much technology, including an aluminum frame that cradles the engine from above, a design similar to the ZX-10R superbike. Built from racetrack input, this frame features a skinny mid-section, which provides much feedback to the rider.

There are other features that add to the overall aggression of the Z1000, including five-spoke wheels, shorter, 4-into-2-into-2 exhaust, a solid mount handelbar and aluminum footpegs and ninja-spec brakes.

2012 Kawasaki Z1000

2012 Kawasaki Z1000 Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: $10,799.00
Engine

Liquid-cooled inline-four offers substantial power at all rpm levels, providing effortless acceleration in almost any situation
Bore and stroke dimensions of 77.0 x 56.0mm offer the best possible balance of peak power and low and mid-range flexibility
38mm downdraft throttle bodies allow intake air to travel to the engine in the shortest possible distance
Oval sub-throttles help keep the engine slim - a good thing since the throttle bodies are positioned between the riders knees
Soft rev limiter provides good overrev character; power doesnt drop off suddenly at high rpm
The crankshaft is positioned low in the crankcase assembly to allow a longer stroke without adding engine height
A secondary balancer, driven off a gear on the sixth web of the crankshaft, eliminates excess vibration

Intake System

The intake system routes cool air to the airbox from ducts above the radiator shrouds, minimizing performance loss due to heated intake air
Positioning the ducts close to the rider allows the intake sound to be heard - and enjoyed - by the rider
A resonator inside the airbox reduces noise at low rpm, and enhances intake sound at high rpm

Exhaust System

The exhaust system features a 4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout. Silencer end caps maintain the quad-style image
Main and pre-catalyzers provide cleaner emissions
Thanks to the under-engine pre-chamber, silencer volume is reduced, and silencer weight is low. Exhaust system offers excellent mass centralization and contributes to a low center of gravity

Gas Tank

Slim-type fuel pump features an integral fuel gauge
Fuel tank design and slim-type fuel pump minimize unused volume inside the tank; fuel capacity is 4.0 gallons

Chassis

Aluminum backbone frame designed specifically for the Z1000 (and similar in concept to the Ninja ZX-10Rs) helps make the bike narrow and easy to grip with the knees for maximum rider comfort and feedback
Lightweight and highly rigid, the frame uses the engine as a stressed member for a firm, planted feeling and enhanced stability
Frame is tuned to transmit the ideal level of engine feedback directly to the rider
The frames five-piece construction consists of steering stem, left and right main frames, and two cross pieces. The two main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections
As much as possible, welds were eliminated for simplicity and appearance. The frame beams and swingarm brackets are now single die-cast pieces
The frame uses four engine mounts; three mounts are rigid, while the upper rear crankcase mount is rubber
The rear sub-frame is a three-piece aluminum die-casting construction, which is light, strong and optimizes mass centralization
The sub-frame is an example of form and function combined, negating the need for side covers and allowing underseat narrowness for a shorter reach to the ground

Suspension

Rear suspension design positions the shock unit and linkage above the swingarm where its less exposed to exhaust heat and contributes to mass centralization
Visible from the outside, the horizontal monoshock contributes to the Z1000s aggressive appearance
Linkage characteristics are the same as those of a standard Uni-Trak® rear suspension: Wheel movement versus shock stroke is the same ratio
The shock features stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
The Z1000s 41mm inverted fork is adjustable for compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload - and is protected from harm by a cool-looking shroud
Settings are designed for both sporty performance and excellent comfort

Controls

The tubular handlebar is rigid mounted, contributing to sharp, direct handling
A wide, flat bend handlebar offers a design similar to those on off-road bikes for excellent control
Tapered-type grips, like those used on supersport models, offer a more direct feel
Ninja ZX-10R-style footpegs with knurled surfaces offer good grip, direct feel and control, and no-nonsense looks
The passenger footpeg brackets incorporate convenient luggage hooks

Brakes

The Z1000s 300mm front petal-style brake discs are gripped by opposed four-piston radial-mount calipers. (Caliper piston size is 4x30 mm)
A radial-pump front brake master cylinder contributes to the superb control and feel offered by these high-end calipers
The rear brake is a single-piston, pin-slide caliper gripping a 250mm petal-style disc. The caliper is mounted below the swingarm, and located by a torque rod

2012 Kawasaki Z1000 Specs:

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 1043 cc
Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm
Compression Ratio: 11.8:1
Fuel System: DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Ignition: TCBI Digital Advance
Transmission: 6-Speed
Final Drive: X-Ring Chain
Frame Type: Aluminum Backbone
Rake/Trail: 24.5 deg. / 4.1 in.
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel: 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension/Wheel Travel: Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Front Tire Size: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size: 190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase: 56.7 in.
Front Brakes: Dual 300mm petal-type rotors with radial-mount four-piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gal.
Seat Height: 32.1 in.
Overall Length: 82.5 in.
Overall Width: 31.7 in.
Overall Height: 42.7 in.
Warranty: 12 months
Good Times Protection Plan: 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

2012 Kawasaki Z1000 Color Option:

Candy Burnt Orange/Metallic Spark Black

2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000

2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000

2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 - The gang in Green spooned the potent powerplant from the Kawasaki Z1000 into its big adventure sportbike, tuning it to deliver more low- and mid-range grunt, and gave the popular platform traction control to keep the Versys’ newfound power under control. To maximise the Versys 1000’s fun factor, engineers wanted to provide the most exciting engine possible. The engine needed to deliver more than just performance figures. The engine they chose was a 1,043 cm3 In- line Four, tuned for flexibility. Superb throttle response, strong torque at all rpm (especially in the low-mid range), and a seductive intake howl ensure that every twist of the throttle delivers a physical and aural sensation that riders may easily find addictive.

2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 comes with two Power Mode selections, Full or Low, that allow riders to adjust output based on riding preference and road conditions. Low reduces power output by 25% for a milder throttle response, a boon when roads are slick because if the 1043cc mill has the same character as the Zed’s, it can spool up the rear quickly if riders aren’t careful.

Aluminium twin-tube frame design features frame beams that go over engine, allowing a narrow construction that is easy to grip with the knees. Lightweight and highly rigid, the frame uses the engine as a stressed member. The frame contributes to handling, offering a firm, planted feeling, good stability and light, nimble turning. The frame is a 5-piece cast aluminium construction, consisting of steering stem, left and right main frames, and two cross pieces. The two main frame components have open C-shaped cross sections and were die-cast to ensure a smooth surface finish.

Kawasaki has taken this fact into consideration and equipped the 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 with Kawasaki’s Three-Mode KTRC, the same traction control system as the ZX-14R. The system on the Versys 1000 reportedly combines elements of Kawasaki’s two traction control systems, the S-KTRC and KTRC. It has three modes: Modes 1 & 2 concentrate on providing maximum acceleration while Mode 3 focuses on riding stability in adverse conditions, responding in the same manner as the KTRC system on the Concours 14. Riders can also opt to turn the system off.

Advanced ECU programming contributes to the Versys 1000’s high fuel efficiency. Careful adjustment of fuel volume and ignition timing when speed is constant improves fuel consumption without compromising driveability.

The Economical Riding Indicator appears on the LCD screen to indicate favourable fuel consumption. Paying attention to conditions that result in the mark appearing can assist riders to maximise their fuel efficiency. This handy feature is active all the time, although to be effective, the rider must ride in a gentle manner: less than 6,000 rpm, less than 30% throttle and under 160 km/h.

2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: -

Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-stroke Inline-four
Displacement: 1043cc
Bore/Stroke: 77 X 56mm
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Fueling: EFI 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
Ignition: Digital
Frame: Aluminum twin-tube
Rake/Trail: 27-degrees/4.2 in.
Clutch: Wet multi-disc
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Wheel Travel – Front: 5.9 in. Rear: 5.9 in.
Tire – Front: 120/70ZR17
Rear: 180/55ZR17
Suspension - Front: 43mm inverted fork
Rear: Horizonal back-link, gas-charged shock
Brakes – Front: Dual semi-floating 300mm petal discs w/ dual opposed 4-piston calipers
Back: Single 250mm petal disc w/single-piston caliper
Wheelbase: 59.84 in.
Seat Height: 33.27 in.
Fuel Capacity: 5.5 gal.
Weight (claimed curb wt.): 526.9 lb.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic Review

2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Classic Review
Packed with Style, Thrumming with Power

The system offers a natural throttle feel because the APS is activated by a throttle body pulley connected by cables to the throttle grip. That easy-reach handlebar facilitates slow-speed maneuvering and helps maximize rider confidence. Adding to the light and easy handling are suspension components matched to the Vulcan 1700 Classic’s intended mission. An elegantly simple rear swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks provides 3.1 inches of rear suspension travel, and features air spring preload and four-way rebound adjustment. Up front, a large 43mm fork offers precise steering feedback, a supple ride and 5.5 inches of travel.

The Vulcan 1700 Classic rolls on nine-spoke cast wheels that run fat, tubeless tires – 130/90 front and 170/70 rear – that complement its muscular styling. Dual 300mm front disc brakes featuring twin-piston calipers and a single 300mm rear disc brake with a two-piston caliper help bring this stylish machine to steady, powerful stops.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Price And Spesification Kawasaki ninja 150

Price And Spesification Kawasaki ninja 150, kawasaki ninja motor sport, including the motor is in interest, whether its because mesinya or because his name, or also because his style. a clear kawasaki ninja continues to dominate in its class. to ninja S 150L at stake at a price of 20.8 million, for the ninja 150 l vr at stake at a price of 24.1 million and for the ninja 150 n vr price was only 23.9 million ..

Spesification
Engine Type: 2 Step, Crankcase Reed Valve, KIS, RIS

Bore x Stroke: 59.0 x 54.4 mm

Number of Cylinders & Content: The Fruits & 148 cc

Compression Ratio: 6.9: 1

Maximum Power: 28.5 PS / 9500 rpm

Maximum torque: 2.09 kgfm/9000 rpm

Carburetor: Keihin 26 PWL

Starter system: Kick starter

Number of Transmission: 6 Speed Levels

Pattern transfer Tooth: N-1-2-3-4-5-6

Primary Reduction System Type: Gear

Clutch: Wet Multi Disc

Type Final Drive System: Chain drive

Reduction Ratio: 3.0 (42/14)

Overall Drive Ratio: 8.479 @ top gear

Ignition system: CDI

Lubrication System: Oil Injection

Cooling System: Cooling with water / Radiator

Oil Filtering System: -

Lubricants Capacity Engine: 1.2 Liter

Transmission Lubricant Capacity: 0.87 Liter

Fuel Tank Capacity: 10 Liter, 3.5 Liter, including backup

Spark plug: NGK B 8 ES

Length x Width x Height: 1955 x 740 x 1035 mm

Distance axis Wheel: 1300 mm

Low distance to the Land: 155 mm

Seat Height: 788 mm

Empty weight: 115 Kg

Frame Type: Double Cradle Frame

Suspension Front: Telescopic

Rear Suspension: Monoshock suspension Unitrak

Front Tire Size: 2.75 "- 17"

Rear Tire Size: 3.00 "- 18"

Brakes Front: Disc Twin Pot

Rear Brakes: Drum (Ninja-M) Disc Brakes (Ninja-L)

Rims Wheels: Spoke / The radius (Ninja-M), Cast Wheel (Ninja-L)

Friday, May 17, 2013

2012 Kawasaki Z750R Review

2012 Kawasaki Z750R Review

2012 Kawasaki Z750R Features and Benefits
Multi-piece front cowl - The front cowl is a multi-piece construction. Hi-spec front forks - The 41 mm inverted front fork from the 2009 Z1000 delivers brilliant steering performance. Piggy-back reservoir rear shock - At the rear, the Bottom-link Uni-Trak rear suspension features a nitrogen gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir. The rear suspension settings complement those of the front fork: suspension action is excellent, offering exceptional road holding. Two-tone fuel tank - Fuel tank’s luxurious two-tone paint is complemented by gold pin-striping.
High grade braking - Radial-mount, opposed 4-piston front calipers gripping thicker 300 mm petal discs deliver increased braking performance and enhanced feel.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The New 2013 Kawasaki Z800E

This is new generation of naked street-fighter from Kawasaki Motorcycle. The name is 2013 Kawasaki Z800E. This bike is successor to the hugely popular Z750 is being seen as a machine destined to appeal to riders keen to express their individuality with the addition of a variety of factory genuine accessories. It’s Combining an innovative, forward looking styling approach with many engine, chassis and rider friendly upgrades. When many manufacturers either compromise or hesitate to launch innovative models, the Z800E stands out as a fresh, new, exciting prospect – a true middleweight contender with a knockout punch. The Z800E is set to maintain Kawasaki’s record braking sales position in this ever popular market sector.

The engine packed with 806 cm3 type liquid-cooled, 4-stroke in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves, Fuel system Mikuni 34mm x 4, with dual throttle valves, clutch used wet multi-disc manual and 6 speed of transmision. The engine tuned for strong low-mid range torque. It’s can produce power 70.0 kW {95 PS} @ 9,500 rpm and torque 76.0 N*m {7.7 kgf*m} @ 8,000 rpm.

The Z800E used highly communicative chassis. Tubular backbone chassis design with engine sub-frame and new connecting pipe, and revised chassis rigidity offer great feedback to the rider, communicating what the bike is doing in all situations. Besides that this bike also used 41mm KYB Inverted fork for front suspension. It’s optimized for the increased engine and revised frame rigidity the front fork is adjustable for rembound dumping and preload. In rear side used Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with 7-way preload adjustability.

For braked Z800E used dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, dual opposed 4-piston (ABS version) dual twin-piston (non ABS) in front side. For rear side used single 250 mm petal disc single-piston. Kawasaki released this bike in UK MSRP Price: £6,899. For colour choice there are many option such as pearl stardust white, metallic spark black, pearl blazing orange, flat ebony.

NEW Kawasaki Ninja 250 R

This one has a motor that will adopt the new fairing Ninja 250R Ninja ZX-10R.,
Motor that will be imported from Thailand will enliven the two-wheeler market keliatannya in Indonesia. Also known as 25oR Ninja EX250 in Europe, ZZR 250 in the U.S. or ZXR250 in Aussie. Kawasaki 250cc class was first produced in 1986 and still survive today, and since 2007 Ninja 250R manufactured in Thailand.

Pull the Ninja 250R is quite responsive, with 0-100 km / h can be achieved in 5.7 seconds. : D Ninja 250R Specifications

Ninja 250R using the engine 4 stroke parallel twin, DOHC, liquid-cooled, 8 valves and equipped with counterbalancer..

With the engine much, the power generated can reach 36HP at 11000RPM. The resulting torque can reach 24Nm at 10,000 RPM. Startingnya was already using an electric current characteristic MOGE. Compression ratio is also quite high at 12.4:1. It uses two Keihin carburator CVK30 .. (Although Im pretty lah .. .. nReally up here going to change so many who want 34 clutch system .. using the wet type. Using hydraulic telescopic front suspension forks and rear mono shock using unitrack.

The brakes are used front and rear disc, does not drum again ...! using size 100/80-16 front tire and 130/80-16 rear use. With a weight of 138 kg, power-to-weight ratio of this motor reaches 0:26 HP / kg (similar to the mito, and more higher than the Sportster 883 ..

It all passed away from Kawasaki as well, how many would be sold here ...? If the spec is already okay ... If sold in America sono MSRP USD 2999.

NEW collection of Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Specification

Engine Type

Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin

Displacement

249 cc

Bore & Stroke

62.0 x 41.2mm

Maximum Torque

22 Nm (2.24 kgf/m) 16.2 lb-ft/9,500 rpm

Compression Ratio

11.6:1

Carburetor

Keihin CVK30 x 2

Ignition

Digital

Transmission

6-speed, return

Final Drive	Sealed chain
Primary reduction ratio	3.087 (71/23)
Gear ratios: 1st	2.600 (39/15)
Gear ratios: 2nd	1.789 (34/19)
Gear ratios: 3rd	1.409 (31/22)
Gear ratios: 4th	1.160 (29/25)
Gear ratios: 5th	1.000 (27/27)
Gear ratios: 6th	0.893 (25/28)
Final reduction ratio	3.071 (43/14)

Cooling

Liquid

Frame

Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Rake/Trail

26° / 82 mm

Front Tire Size

110/70-17

Rear Tire Size

130/70-17

Wheelbase

1,400 mm

Front Suspension / wheel travel

37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 120 mm

Rear Suspension / wheel travel

Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with 5-way adjustable preload / 130 mm

Front Brake Type

Single 290mm hydraulic disc with two-piston caliper

Rear Brake

Single 220mm petal disc with two-piston caliper

Fuel Tank Capacity

17 litres

Seat Height

775 mm

Dry Weight

154 kg

Dimensions (L x W x H)

2,085 mm x 715 mm x 1,115 mm

Ground Clearance

135 mm

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition ABS

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition ABS Review and Specifications

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition ABS

After years of unchallenged domination, the best-selling Kawasaki Ninja 250R sport bike had finally begun to see competition from other manufacturers. Make no mistake, it still outperformed the challengers by a significant margin on the open road, but why simply outperform them, when you can totally dominate? The new 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 thoroughly dominates its lightweight sport bike competition on the performance front, and it also significantly ups the ante for refinement, ease of use and overall practicality. Thanks to a new digital fuel injection system, a new F.C.C. clutch with assist and slipper functions, and the worlds smallest and lightest motorcycle ABS brake system, this Kawasaki Ninja 300 is the best lightweight sport bike, by far, when it comes to street riding and overall usability.

The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 sport bike is powered by a larger 296cc liquid-cooled, parallel twin thats tuned to deliver smooth and predictable power around town, plus excellent high-rpm performance on the highway. This upgraded engine offers significantly more performance than the Old Ninja 250, while its new digital fuel injection (DFI) system provides improved cold starting, crisp throttle response and better fuel economy than last years bike.

This new engine has nearly 50% of its parts upgraded from the previous model. In addition to its new long-stroke 296cc displacement, other engine upgrades include: new intake ports that taper from 1mm wider at the throttle body to .5mm wider at the valve seat, new 23.6mm intake valves that are 1mm larger than last year, a new cam chain that offers reduced friction, a revised 10.6:1 compression ratio that allows the use of regular gasoline and lowers operating temperatures, and new lighter pistons that feature a hard anodized coating for reduced friction and increased performance at all rpms. The underside of the pistons was also revised to more efficiently route cooling oil across their surface.

Further highlighting changes for this model, it features new, lighter piston pins to further reduce reciprocating weight and help preserve a high red line, new shorter connecting rods to offset new longer crank throws, new sleeveless "open-deck" die-cast aluminum cylinders that are 800 grams lighter and feature a friction-reducing "T-treatment" plating. It also has new thicker crankshaft balanced webs to offset the new longer crank throws, new crank journal bearings made from a stronger alloy for increased durability, new crank cases that feature improved oil passages, a new large-volume 2.4 liter oil pan with cooling fins and more ground clearance than the previous model. Topping-off the changes, a new easy-to-access cartridge type spin-on oil filter helps simplify maintenance.

New bodywork inspired by the Ninja ZX-10R super bike, provides cutting-edge styling, as well as effective heat management and superb aerodynamics. The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 not only looks great, but also features a new floating windscreen design to help minimize buffeting and provide a smoother airflow around the riders helmet.

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition ABS - Specifications

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin
Displacement: 296cc
Bore x stroke: 62.0 x 49.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Cooling: Liquid
Fuel injection: DFI® with dual 32mm throttle bodies
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: Chain
Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase: 55.3 in.
Rake / trail: 27 degrees / 3.7 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Uni-Trak® with 5-way adjustable preload / 5.2 in.
Front tire: 110/70-17
Rear tire: 140/70-17
Front brake: Single 290mm petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper and ABS
Rear brake: Single 220mm petal-type disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper and ABS
Overall length: 79.3 in.
Overall width: 28.1 in.
Overall height: 43.7 in.
Seat height: 30.9 in.
Curb weight: 383.7 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Color choices / special edition: Lime Green / Ebony SE
MSRP standard / SE: $TBD / $TBD

2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Special Edition ABS Review and Specifications

2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

A massive quantity of usable torque spread out over a shockingly wide rpm range is the signature trait of its muscular V-twin. With 108 foot-pounds of torque, a mere twist of the Vaquero’s throttle delivers arm-stretching acceleration for freeway passing or spirited riding, and the smooth wave of low-rpm grunt is always ready to please when you’re just boppin’ down the boulevard, checking out the scene and chillin’.

Vaquero offers true touring-bike convenience in the form of its electronic cruise control system, conveniently operated from the right handlebar and usable at any speed between 30 and 85 mph in any of the top four gears. The cruise system can be disengaged in any of the following ways: depressing the brake lever, clutch lever, rear brake pedal, or manually turning the throttle grip past the “closed” position.

Additional touring acumen shines through the engine’s six-speed transmission with overdriven 5th and 6th gears, which contributes to a relaxed ride and excellent fuel economy at highway speeds. Power is routed to the rear wheel via a narrow carbon fiber-reinforced drive belt that has a 40-percent higher tensile strength than current Kevlar belts. And that chopped, custom-look fairing? Although lower than a traditional windshield or full fairing, it still cuts a decent-sized hole in oncoming atmosphere, giving the rider a useful still-air cocoon in which to enjoy the ride.

The intercom headset-compatible, 40-watt, twin-speaker audio system features navigation audio prompts, a three-band (FM/AM/WX) radio that is also compatible with iPods, an XM radio tuner, select GPS devices, or a CB radio unit. The audio system (and iPod) can be operated by an integrated controller on the left handlebar. In addition to volume, the rider can also adjust the bass, treble and balance levels of the system.

Check 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero

Source : YouTube.com

specifications:

Engine
Type 4-stroke, V-Twin
Displacement 1,700cc
Bore and Stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm
Cooling Liquid, plus cooling fins
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Valve System SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel System Digital fuel injection with dual 42 mm throttle bodies
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Lubrication Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump)

Drivetrain
Transmission 6-speed with overdrive
Final Drive Carbon fiber belt
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.515 (50/33)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.933 (44/15)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 1.900 (38/20)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.407 (38/27)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.143 (32/28)
Gear Ratio: 5th 0.967 (29/30)
Gear Ratio: 6th 0.806 (29/36)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.250 (72/32)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Frame
Type Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Wheel Travel: Front 140 mm (5.5 in.)
Tire: Front 130/90-B16
Wheel Travel: Rear 80 mm (3.1 in.)
Tire: Rear 170/70-B16
Caster (Rake) 30º
Trail 177 mm (7.0 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 35º / 35º

Suspension
Suspension, Front 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension, Rear Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks with 4-way rebound damping

Brakes
Front: Type Dual 300 mm discs
Front: Caliper Dual 4-piston caliper
Rear: Type Single 300 mm disc
Rear: Caliper Twin-piston caliper

Dimensions
Overall Length 2,510 mm (98.8 in.)
Overall Width 970 mm (38.2 in.)
Overall Height 1,290 mm (50.8 in.)
Wheelbase 1,665 mm (65.6 in.)
Ground Clearance 145 mm (5.7 in.)
Seat Height 730 mm (28.7 in.)
Curb Mass** 379 kg (835.6 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 20 litres (4.4 gal.)

Performance
Maximum Power‡ 61 kW {82 PS} / 5,000 rpm
Maximum Torque‡ 146 N.m {14.9 kgf.m} / 2,750 rpm

Details
Warranty 36 months warranty

ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 12 or 24 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)

MSRP*
Metallic Flat Spark BlackVN1700JDF $19,199
Candy Burnt Orange / EbonyVN1700JDFA $19,599

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Kawasaki 636cc ZX 6R 2013 Ninja 300

An EPA document listing motorcycle emission data for 2013 has revealed details of the new, American market-oriented Kawasaki Ninja 300 and a return to 636cc capacity for the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R.That new Ninja is powered by a 296cc parallel twin developing 39bhp at 11,000rpm, a marked improvement from the current model’s 31bhp figure and significantly more than the bike’s closest rival, the 26bhp Honda CBR250R. The 30 is fuel-injected, also a welcome upgrade from the carb’d 250 that’s been sold in the US.The new, 636cc ZX-6R will make 129bhp, which should make it the most powerful “600″ on sale next year.We’ve previously seen spy shots of the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R and the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250 was just officially unveiled. It’s likely the 300 will ape that model’s styling, because there’s no tiered-licensing laws in the US, Kawasaki is free to punch the engine out for a little more power. Recently, the CBR250R has captured more than half the Ninja’s market share; it was previously the 5th best selling motorcycle of any type in the US.The Ninja 400 has been listed on this document in previous years, but hasn’t been brought to the US.

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