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Retrospective: 1982-1983 Kawasaki KZ750N Spectre
1982 Kawasaki KZ750N Spectre. Owner: John Enney, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. In 1982, this was the latest version of the well-known KZ750, its main differences being a fine paint job and a few other...
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2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS | First Ride Review
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS is a potent piece of sport touring machinery. (Photos by Drew Ruiz) Let’s jump straight to the bottom line: If you’re hooked hard on all the performance advantages...
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2017 Kawasaki Z900 vs. 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 | Comparison Review
Discussing the riding characteristics of these two machines over iced tea and lemonade, it became clear that picking a “winner” wouldn’t be easy, and choosing a favorite might come down to a subjective...
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Re-Cycling: 1986-2006 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Thirty years old, and still easy on the eyes. You wouldn’t be alone if you argued that BMW invented sport touring, but it’s hard to deny Kawasaki brought it to the masses. In the 1980s factory...
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2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT vs 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650 | Comparo Review
We’re in search of The One bike, and these two 650cc adventure-sport tourers are at the top of many a rider’s list. Inexpensive, versatile and fuel-efficient, they do a lot of things well. But there...
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2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 vs. 2017 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT vs. 2018 Suzuki...
These three sport adventure-touring bikes share a certain bird of prey aesthetic. The Ducati Multistrada 950 (right) and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (left) have ADV-style beaks and 19-inch front wheels for...
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New 2018 Kawasaki Models Unveiled at EICMA
Under the broad promise of “True Commitment”–to adventure, sport and life in general–Kawasaki unveiled several new models at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, for the upcoming 2018 model year. Ranging...
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2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX | First Look Review
2018 Kawasaki H2 SX SE. If you looked at Kawasaki’s bombastic Ninja H2 supercharged sportbike back when it was introduced in 2015, and thought to yourself, “Gosh, that’s my bike…if only it didn’t have...
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2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 | First Look Review
The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 KRT Edition. The leapfrogging continues in the small-displacement sportbike class, and Kawasaki is taking the displacement lead with its new 2018 Ninja 400. Far from a...
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2018 Kawasaki Z900RS | First Look Review
2018 Kawasaki Z900RS in Candytone Brown/Candytone Orange. After weeks of teasing and hinting followed by a global unveil at the EICMA show in Italy earlier this month, U.S. motorcycle enthusiasts will...
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2018 Kawasaki Z900RS | First Ride Review
Inspired by the legendary Z1 superbike from the early ’70s, Kawasaki’s new-for-2018 Z900RS is a perfect blend of retro styling and modern performance. (Photos by Drew Ruiz) These days retro bikes are...
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Rider’s Guide to New/Updated Street Motorcycles for 2018
This handy guide includes all new or significantly updated street-legal motorcycles for the 2018 model year (we snuck in a few early-release 2019 models too). Organized in alphabetical order by...
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2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS | First Ride Review
Kawasaki has upped the ante with the 2018 Ninja 400. Not only does it outdo its Japanese competition displacement-wise, it’s also a true sportbike at home on both the track or street. (Photo by Kevin...
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Retrospective: 1984-1985 Kawasaki ZX750-E Turbo
1984 Kawasaki ZX750-E Turbo. “If intent is enough to convict, anyone purchasing Kawasaki’s 750 Turbo should have his driver’s license revoked,” wrote one moto-journalist in 1984. This Kawasaki was the...
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Re-Cycling: 1987-2007 Kawasaki KLR650
The Gen 1 (first generation) KLR650 might be one of the best used-bike buys in its category, and maybe some others as well. “Re-Cycling” is a new series highlighting great bikes–and buys–of the past....
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2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe Now Available in the U.S.
2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe. Photos courtesy of Kawasaki. The masses asked, and Kawasaki listened; after unveiling it at EICMA last fall, then disappointing us by saying it wouldn’t be available in the...
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Quick Read: 2018 Kawasaki Versys-X 300
2018 Kawasaki Versys-X 300. Photos by Kevin Wing. Editor’s note: This Quick Read is part of our Mini-ADV Comparison Test Review of the Kawasaki Versys-X 300, BMW G 310 GS and Royal Enfield Himalayan....
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2018 BMW G 310 GS vs. Kawasaki Versys-X 300 vs. Royal Enfield Himalayan |...
Small bikes are the next big thing. These three pint-sized ADV tourers are each capable of carrying you and your gear on adventures both on-road and off, but each one has its own take on how to get...
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Retrospective: 1981-1982 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1982 Kawasaki KZ1000J2. Numbers matter, even subtle numbers. Like the difference between 1,015cc and 998cc. Arriving at the smaller number meant decreasing the bore on Kawasaki’s 1980 KZ1000G from 70mm...
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Rider’s Guide to New/Updated Street Motorcycles for 2019
This handy guide includes all new or significantly updated street-legal motorcycles for the 2019 model year (plus a few early-release 2020 or 2021 models too!). Organized in alphabetical order by...
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