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Who’s the most exciting motorcycle manufacturer in the world? It’s Kawasaki, and I wasn’t really aware of the fact until they loaned us a few supercharged motorcycles: an H2 SX SE a couple of years ago, followed up lately by an H2 Carbon sportbike, and now an Z H2 naked bike. What they all have...

It’s all relative. How good or bad a thing is all depends on the competition, doesn’t it – a thing that’s kept us employed and entertained for more than a few years now. Competition is good for business; MO comparison tests usually always draw in more eyeballs than single-bike reviews. In a...

2020 Motorcycle of the Year: KTM 890 Duke R Every year, we are faced with the task of choosing Motorcycle.com’s Motorcycle of the Year (MOTY), and typically, the debate is heated – and lengthy. This year, we reached agreement remarkably quickly – a rarity with any decision made by this crew...

Kawasaki is moving closer to producing its EV Endeavor electric motorcycle with new patent drawings showing a removable battery and motor. Their electric prototype was shown at the EICMA motorcycle show last November. Since then, Kawasaki has released teaser videos. The first official video...

Has it really been 20 years since the world didn’t seize up at the stroke of midnight, as we feared it might? Yes. Every time I walk out into the garage, my 2000 R1 sitting dormant on its stand (the last year of the first-gen R1) reminds me of what a long time ago that was. Next to all the new...

Kawasaki has displayed its EV Project electric bike at the EICMA motorcycle show as the Japanese company gears up for the coming electric revolution. The prototype electric features gears and a chain rather than direct drive or twist-and-go throttle like many other electrics. Electric project...

And yet I tell you, there is nothing new under the sun. And lately, there’s not even much that’s old under here either. Once we’ve blown through all the 20-year old MO road tests and things followed by the 10-year old ones, well, it is better to eat a dry crust of bread with peace of mind than...

Kawasaki and Triumph are the latest motorcycle companies rumoured to be working on electric motorcycles, based on recent patent and trademark filings. Kawasaki patent The Kawasaki lecture motorcycle rumour looks interesting because the patent filings show the big has a substantial cooling...

Bigger doesn’t always mean better, and fortunately for those of us looking for a fun, affordable motorcycle there are more choices than ever. Nearly every manufacturer now offers at least one model that will fit just about any rider’s size and/or budget. Scroll down for Rider’s 2019 list of...

Well it's here at last Look at all that space under the rear seat SHAKE I won't be rushing out to buy it. At the Stafford Classic bike Show the other week a mint 1976 Kawasaki Z900 was up for sale at £13000 like the one below Sorry Kawasaki. No contest as far as I'm concerned. I'd sooner...

The 2017 Kawasaki Z900 is replacing both the Z800 and Z1000 in Kawasaki’s 2017 U.S. lineup. The new Z is lighter than both previous Z models, is more powerful than the Z800, and costs much less than the Z1000 – not to mention a design that’s far less polarizing than the Z1000. A strong family...

2017 Kawasaki Z900 Editor Score: 84.25% Engine 19.0/20 Suspension/Handling 8.5/15 Transmission/Clutch 9.5/10 Brakes 8.25/10 Instruments/Controls3.75/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 8.75/10 Appearance/Quality 8.75/10 Desirability 8.5/10 Value 9.25/10 Overall Score84.25/100 For all those...