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Akashi’s signature comes with a new trick up his sleeve. The Versys 1000 comes with up to wipe out their competitors as their sources of inspiration are also at home: 650 Versys design, engine, chassis and electronic Z1000 ZX-10R Ninja. What more could you want?

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Kawasaki ZZR1400 comes renewed, undoubtedly the most impressive model of the factory in Akashi, who returns with even more force. The engine power increases from 193 of the current (2008) to the 200hp, which adds a touch of more radical if possible.

Kawasaki has introduced a sophisticated new traction control with two modes of motor. The clutch has also been improved with a locking system that ensures a very smooth behavior. In addition, since Kawasaki say that besides being easier to conduct this “bicharraco” comfort is improved by reducing the vibration almost completely.

The easy handling and comfort are probably due to the new chassis, narrower than its predecessor. In terms of design, continues to maintain that aspect radical, even with the increased lateral gills that recall the style of the old sport-tourism. Optics also have merged from four to two large glasses

Improvements in suspension, the swingarm and the inclusion of new tires and ABS as standard, makes the Kawasaki ZZR1400 a priori highly recommended option.

Kawasaki presents a new motorcycle in his extensive catalog. Bears the name Custom VN1700 Voyager , and is steeped in the purest spirit Bagger . Follows the line of the iconic Vulcan , with the concept of bike wide and low design flow from the back to front. As a whole has many details in black, and looks a picture aesthetics achieved between sport and hard, giving it a distinctive style, a particular label.

The Kawasaki VN1700 Custom Voyager is equipped with technology that makes it a high performance cruising. For example, it has the modern braking system Kawasaki, K-ACT ABS, electronic cruise control, audio compatible with iPod, among others.

In addition, the twin engine of 1,700 cc displacement, provides a high level of comfort in all conditions. Not to mention the wide range of accessories available, designed to please as many customers that can enjoy a round customization and attractive if they want.

Here are the technical specifications of the Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom in more detail:

Motor
Type V-Twin cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled
Distribution SOHC, 8 valves
Displacement 1,700 cc
Pot. max. Decl. 73 hp at 5,000 rpm
Par. max. Decl. 136 Nm at 2,750 rpm
Food Fuel Injection

Transmission
Wet multi-disc clutch, manual
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission Belt

Chassis
Steel double cradle type

Suspensions
Telescopic fork, 45 mm, 140 mm travel
Back Double air cushion, regulation length, 80 mm travel

Wheels
Front 130/90 B16 M / C 67H
Rear 170/70 B16 M / C 75H

Size and Brakes
Total length 2510 mm
Seat height 730 mm
Dist.entre axes 1665 mm
Front brake. Two 300 mm discs, 4 piston caliper
After brake. 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
20 liters tank
Dry weight 382 kg

Price
Price approx. 20.099,00

Kawasaki is releasing their new models VN1700Voyager and VN1700 Classic Tourer. Therefore, it has organized the Kawasaki Vulcan Tour, an itinerant exhibition that will visit several cities to be able to see them and test them.

Although this blog does not appear regularly bikes, from time to time if we have any contact with the 2 wheels industry news. In this case it is the new Vulcan range. The brand is convinced the impression that this bike can cause your potential customers and therefore invites you to try. Here you will find a list of dealers and dates where you can try the Kawasaki.

Personally I lean more on the bikes in the field, but every time I go to a concentration I can not but be amazed at the beauty on two wheels is on the road.

Good Fragrance

It is difficult in the current market populous has a segment that has at least three or four models, if not more. However, it seems odd that there is a very neglected lot in our market that also is not a minority, but quite the opposite. We are talking about sports quart, which represent the perfect step between the 125 – and are “approved” to 15 horsepower card or directly from the A1-and large capacity. Many users of these little bikes have to go directly to a 500 or 600 to access the motorcycle world “big”, which is not very logical, because there are currently few intermediate models.
However, with a capacity of 250 technically can get nowadays excellent bikes that go about the legal power to those first two years (34 hp), and also, more manageable, lighter, cheaper and, in short, much best to learn to ride a high-powered bike. The great irony is that the market can hardly be found these bikes sport 250. Until recently there was the option most rabid sports that was the Aprilia RS 250, an expensive bike but with finishes and materials of the first and directly inspired by the race bikes of the brand with excellence as curved chassis and aluminum swingarm, plus a powerful two-stroke engine. Read the rest of this entry »

The greens will present their 2010 version of the Ninja ZX-10R. No revolution compared to the previous version, but some elements that are all the same apart. A new nose was designed: the design is a step closer to that of the ZX-6R. The inside of the fairing has been slightly reworked. Mr. Kawasaki also promises a more sporty ergonomics.

Kawasaki has kept its assets, already popular on previous versions. The exhaust outlet is now a single layer of aluminum. The dashboard (very readable) remains valid. Adjustable suspension front (brand Öhlins) are also conserved.

As for accessories, a new bubble dresses the cockpit, and a seat cover to play the “track racer” is available. many other parts and other improvements on supply catalog. Read the rest of this entry »