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A power boost across a wider rev range and more torque are the features of the coming Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R range. The improvements are due to a new finger-follower valve actuation system replacing the tappet system to reduce mass by 20%. What that means is that it revs faster and has less stress at high …
This YouTube video of an artist making a full-size Kawasaki ZX-10R out of cardboard has gone viral with almost two million views. Motorcycles have long been an important part of our culture and our art. They have been the inspiration for many artists and sculptors, their parts have been included in art and sculpture and …
Kawasaki Australia is offering a $750 cash back, or discount, on its popular Ninja 300 and has announced the 2017 ZX-10R will come in a spectacular pearl white and titanium colour scheme. Readers will have noticed the Ninja 300 advertisement on Motorbike Writer has been a $500 discount deal, but it has now increased to …
Kawasaki Motors Australia has recalled the 2016 model Ninja ZX-10R sports bike over a steering damper issue which could potentially cause an accident. The ACCC recall notice says the steering damper bracket mounting bolts could break due to over tightening during assembly. “The bracket may separate from the frame which could cause interference with the steering …
Kawasaki didn’t reveal another supercharged concept at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, only a concept sketch of their SC-02 ‘Soul Charger’. It’s similar to the recent SC-01 ‘Spirit Charger’ sketch with the balanced supercharged engine displayed at the recent Tokyo Motor Show. While Kawasaki is working on a supercharged future after the success of …