KAWASAKI (12)

 

Kawasaki's origins go back to 1878, when Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji Shipyard in Tokyo. Eighteen years later, in 1896, it was incorporated as Kawasaki Dockyard Co. Ltd.

The Group's unique ability to cover a broad range of businesses is also demonstrated by such world famous consumer products as Kawasaki-brand motorcycles, ATVs, Mule utility vehicles and Jet Ski^® personal watercraft.

Kawasaki started importing to Australia in the mid 60's and were derided as rice-burning, poorly made pieces of junk compared to their British and American built counterparts.  Kawasaki have since established themselves as one of the most reliable, versatile and sought after brands on the planet.

Their Ninja 250's and more recently 300's are arguably the perfect Learner bike, if a sports bike is your thing. Because they have been popular for such a long time, the second hand market is always strong and spare parts are plentiful. 

EN 400 VULCAN (1986-1991)

http://www.motorcychttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoTZHyF2VS8lespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_en400_86.htm 

EN500 (1987-2002)

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_en500_vulcan_classic%2099.htm

ER-5 (1997-PRESENT)

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_er5%2003.htm

http://bigbikemad.com/er5. (REVIEW)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN7fRQYyD6o 

GPZ550 (1982-1984)

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_gpz550_83.htm 

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551415 (FORUM THREAD ABOUT WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING)

 

 

 

GT 550

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_gt550.htm

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2013/06/06/kawasaki-gt550-auto-fabrica.html#.VAr_fnnxvIU

(THEY MAKE COOL CAFE RACERS TOO)

 

    

KL650

http://www.kawasaki.com.au/motorcycles/offroad/2013-klr650 

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_klr650%2008.htm

KLX 300R

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_klr650%2008.htm 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_KLX300R

 

 

KLX 400 (2004-2007)

http://motorcycling-online.com/Motorcycling-Online.com/Kawasaki_KLX400_Supermoto_DRZ400.html

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_klx400%2006.htm

 

 

 

 

KLX450R (2008-2011)

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/kawasaki/2014-kawasaki-klx450r-ar163659.html 

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_klx450r%2011.htm

 

KLX650 (1993-1997)

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_klx650r%2096.htm 

http://www.ridermagazine.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/retrospectve-kawasaki-klx650-1993-1996.htm/ (REVIEW)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33WEgNLBG68 

 

Z LTD 440 (1980-1985)

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_z450ltd%2084.htm

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kawasaki_z_440_ltd_1982.php

 

ZEPHYR ZR550 (1991-1998)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Zephyr

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/bikereviews/searchresults/bike-reviews/kawasaki/kawasaki-zephyr-550-1991-1998/