September 2007

2008 Kawasaki 250R Gets Redesigned

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 9/26/2007

in Motorcycle Business

The 2008 Kawasaki 250R has been redesigned and it looks good. The 250R makes a great entry level ride and it doesn’t lack for performance either, plus it’s the only 250cc sportbike for sale over here in the states. You get a 249cc DOHC parallel twin with a six speed transmission, great handling, high mileage [...]

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2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Gets More Power

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 9/25/2007

in Motorcycle Business

For the truly power hungry, Kawasaki is adding even more to their premier power monster, the 2008 ZX-14. While refining the engine to meet strict noise and emission regulations, they actually increased power. On top of that, the frame is lighter, too. Lots of changes throughout. From the Kawasaki press release: Every champion knows sustained [...]

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How about a Honda Gold Wing quad? Dave Hannigan just introduced a 2 wheel front end to replace the standard Gold Wing’s single front wheel, which, when added to the usual trike setup gives you one large and luxurious quad. I talked to Dave Hannigan of Hannigan Motorsports recently about what he calls his HRT [...]

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Ducati CBX Custom by Dan Uhing

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 9/24/2007

in Motorcycle Builders, Vintage Motorcycles

Flipping through the new October Motorcyclist magazine I saw this very sweet Ducati / Honda CBX custom. It’s the work of Dan Uhing of Nebraska who owns quite a few CBXs and got the desire to do a special. The Europeans do their share but he didn’t like the flip up tail that seems common [...]

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