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2012 Kawasaki Mule 600 Review

2012 Kawasaki Mule 600 Review The Mule 600 is a great tool for getting things done. Whether your day calls for hauling tools around a construction site, delivering needed supplies to far-flung parts of a farm, or just enjoying some time out in the woods, the Mule can help make every job just that much easier. The Mule 600 is powered by a strong and dependable single-cylinder engine. And the durable construction doesn’t stop there: it also features an easy-to-use continuously variable transmission, a spacious cab, dual-mode rear differential, comfy-riding independent front suspension, a strong, steel-tube frame and beefy hydraulic brakes.

That really is the essence of the Kawasaki Mule 600. Whether your day calls for hauling tools around a construction site, delivering needed supplies to far-flung parts of a farm, or just enjoying some time out in the woods with a cold one in hand, the Mule can provide the satisfaction towards the task.

The Mule 600’s air-cooled, 401cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine maintains ideal operating temperatures with help from an efficient cooling fan. An enrichener that partially opens the throttle during ignition allows easy engine starts. The Mule 600 can be started in forward or reverse gear, provided the brake is applied, and it incorporates mud flaps by the rear tires to minimize mud clogging the engine area.

Spesification 2012 Kawasaki Mule 600

Engine Type Four-stroke, air-cooled single

Displacement 401cc

Bore and Stroke 82 x 76mm

Cooling Single Air-Cooled

Compression Ratio 8.3:1

Fuel System Nikki 6C1026 Carburetor

Ignition Magneto and transistor

Chassis

Front Suspension MacPherson strut

Front Brakes Four-wheel hydraulic drum

Front Tire 22x9-10 tubeless

Rear Suspension Unit swing axle, adjustable shocks

Rear Brakes Four-wheel hydraulic drum

Rear Tire 22x11-10 tubeless

2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 Review

2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 Review Kawasaki has been churning out its popular Teryx Side-x-Side for about four years now. We’ve spent many hours behind the wheel of the Teryx, including a memorable two-day trip from Big Bear, Calif. to Las Vegas, Nev. For 2012 Kawasaki is looking to take the Teryx to another level by adding two more seats and a host of changes to create the Teryx4 750.

Kawasaki has been working on this project for a long time and our very own Team Green Reid Nordin has been a driving force in its devolpment which means a REAL UTV guy giving REAL input and feedback. This has forced engineers to change things more than few times to really dial the Teryx 4 in

Like the frame, the Teryx4’s 749cc V-twin four-stroke engine is also new, offering 15 percent more power than the already stout unit in the two-seat Teryx, along with all the durability to deal with the rigors of spirited fun in challenging off-road environments. The V-twin design is revered for its stump-pulling power and easy-to-harness flexibility, which makes it the perfect powerplant for a machine like the Teryx4, which thrives on instantaneous and controllable low- and mid-range response partnered with eye-opening hauling ability

The engine breathes through a larger cartridge-style air filter with an intake chamber that is nearly three times as large as the two-seat Teryx (T2). Also, the intake has been repositioned from the console between the driver and passenger to underneath the front hood. The radiator is larger than the T2 with a bigger fan to push hot air. In addition, an extra fan has been installed on the underside of the chassis to help blow cool air across the mid-mounted engine itself. The secondary fan kicks on whenever the radiator fan is activated. There’s a blower warning light on the dash but we never saw it light up, nor heard the radiator fan kick on during an entire day of driving. Obviously the oversized radiator does a good job.

2012 Kawasaki ER-6N Feature

2012 Kawasaki ER-6N Feature just leave a little 'of that torque, REV-650 Double Happy innovative inner beauty, you can see, this reveals a soulful purity of purpose mechanical machine. ER-6N may be vestigial fly the headlight / instrument pod, but for most of the material of this equation "naked" bike style has gone bye-bye. Here are the riders who love to feel the wind is a good choice especially if you drive when the weather is warm.

While both of these motorcycles are new in America, their platforms are based off motorcycles we’ve already sampled. The ER-6n is based off the recently redesigned Ninja 650R complete with its friendly, 649cc Parallel Twin cradled in a compact steel chassis and wrapped in sharp futuristic bodywork that turns heads. The Gladius on the other hand is modeled off of Suzuki’s beyond popular SV650 model. It’s powered by a 645cc V-Twin wedged in an easily manipulated steel chassis.

The new twin-tube perimeter frame style As with its predecessor, the new double-tube perimeter frame style is a key component of identity is ER-6n. As before, says the new chassis, rather than hide it. The double-pipe design of the new framework, high-strength steel contributes to the appearance of the bike light.

Engine and transmission Displacement:649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)Engine type:Twin, four-stroke Compression:11.3:1Bore x stroke:83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)Valves per cylinder:4Fuel system:Injection. Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodiesFuel control:DOHCIgnition:Digital CDICooling system:LiquidGearbox:6-speedTransmission type,

final drive:ChainDriveline:O-Ring Chain

2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 Spesification

2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 Spesification is one of the most popular single-cylinder dual-sport motorcycles available. Though relatively small for an adventure bike, the KLR650 is possibly the biggest world traveler with KLR owners leaving their 650 tread marks across the globe. Comfortable ergonomics, easy-to-use power, long range and simple efficiency are trademarks of the KLR650. Kawasaki overhauled the KLR for the first time in decades in 2008 with a complete update.

Powering this dual-sport icon is a 651cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine with liquid cooling and the a basic carburetor with great throttle response. The bike is tuned for low-end grunt for those rugged trails, and designed with long suspension travel up front (7.9 inches) and out back (7.3 inches).

Braking duties are handled by a dual-piston caliper gripping a 280mm petal-style disc in the front, and a 240mm petal-style disc squeezed by a single-piston caliper in the rear. This suspension and brake package boosts the KLR650’s on-road performance without diminishing its versatile off-road capabilities.

Specification

• Engine : Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve single

• Displacement : 651cc

• Bore x Stroke : 100.0 x 83.0mm

• Compression ratio : 9.8:1

• Cooling System : Liquid

• Carburetion : Keihin CVK40

• Ignition : Electric CDI

• Transmission : Five-speed

• Final drive : Chain

• Frame Type : Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

• Rake/Trail : 28 degrees / 4.4 in.

2012 Kawasaki 1700 Vaquero Concept

2012 Kawasaki 1700 Vaquero Concept Vaquero Motorcycle Cowboy is the latest addition to the successful line of Vulcan 1700 introduced in 2009. The application of the standard range of comfortable cruising full of the Vulcan 1700, the platform has proven to be very versatile.

The Kawasaki bagger received positive reviews from the moto-media, mostly for its practicality combined with a muscular stance. And wanting to go head-to-head with other big-V-Twin baggers, Kawasaki continues offering the Vulcan 1700 Vaquero for 2012 as a carry-over model.

Kawasaki’s bagger returns again in 2012 after making a successful debut last year. The 2012 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ($16,799-$17,199) has a front fairing styled in the same manner as the Voyager minus the auxiliary lights. A shorty, smoked windscreen, louvers where the cruising lights were, and a chin spoiler give the Vaquero a sportier disposition. The tail end has been opened up by eliminating the topcase and its hard saddlebags are styled a bit differently, too. The engine and covers have been given the blacked-out treatment and the bike’s engine shrouds, rear fender and one-piece side covers are all exclusive to the model.

All of these 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero features, of course, oversees a series of buttons and switches on the handlebars fairly intuitive, but the thumbs of gloves in the winter will be a bit ‘close to each other. In practice, Vaquero Kawasaki fairing very well. In addition to being large mount points for all electrical components and shows fairing keeps the wind from your body without harmful effects in a crosswind or high speed. The wind deflector short stay in your main line of sight, so the feeling of riding the wind again.

New Design 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400

New Design 2012 Kawasaki ZZR1400 Kawasaki is promising the new 2012 ZZR1400 (Ninja ZX-14R in the US) is the world's fastest accelerating production motorcycle. On the technical side will change very little and will be confirmed the cubic capacity of 1400cc, as well as more than a good chassis, a turbocharged version but it will come in addition to the base.

The top end has been breathed on, with an increased compression ratio of 12.3:1 (from 12.0:1). Intake and exhaust ports have revised shapes, with the exhust ports also bigger. Intake valve stems are longe while the cam profile has changed for extended lift. Longer conrods match the stroke and the crankshft has been made stronger. Other smaller changes have been made to improve internal efficiencies. Fuel economy is said to have improved by eight percent.

The chassis for the new bike has been overhauled too for better stability and balance. The new engine is said to deliver more torque across the rev range and substantially more power in the mid-hige rev range. The new bike will come loaded with electronic wizardry to prevent all that crazy amount of power from charring the rear wheel. Traction control and various power modes come as standard on the bike.

The aluminum monocoque frame has the same geometry, but it’s all the elasticity new structure, now more rigid, and sports, which coupled with the new longer swingarm and durable. The mechanism has been completely revised, with a 4mm longer stroke that increases capacity up to 1441cc. With new valves and compression ratio, the power obtained is 200 hp (210 with the air box pressure) to 10,000 g / min, while torque reaches a value of 162.5 Nm at 7,500 r / min, have 265 pounds (268 for the staged version).

Kawasaki ZX-14R Spesification

Kawasaki ZX-14R Spesification In 2008 Kawasaki implemented a number of tweaks and updates to the 14 aimed at improving low-end power, but the new model was given a head-to-toe going over for 2012. Although the land rocket of a sportbike retains a familiar look while gaining the R designation, below the surface the biggest of the Ninjas received its most comprehensive revision since its 2006 debut.

The headlining changes on the 2012 ZX-14R are centered on its Inline-Four engine. Displacement is increased through a 4mm stroke addition to give the ’12 ZX-14R an eye-popping total of 1441cc. The combustion chambers are reshaped along with the intake ports to maximize performance. The camshafts feature revised profiles with a reinforced cam chain, allowing the engine to withstand high rpm levels. The pistons have also seen changes to increase their strength while at the same time shedding weight.

This larger engine inhales through the same Mikuni DFI with 44mm throttle bodies, but using a larger and thicker air cleaner element boasting 10 percent more surface area and 40 percent more airflow capability. Spent gases are exhaled through an all-new exhaust featuring tapered header pipes and larger-volume mufflers with dual catalyzers to allow high flow without polluting excessively.

As for aesthetics, the 2012 ZX-14R receives a face lift with more aggressive fairings, and a tail section that features faired-in turn signals and a seat cover. Also, Kawasaki upgraded to gauge cluster, which has an "eco" indicator that lets riders know when maximum fuel economy and mileage are obtained. And there is also a Special Edition model, which features

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (ABS) Concept

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (ABS) Concept In 2008 Kawasaki implemented a number of tweaks and updates to the 14 aimed at improving low-end power, but the new model was given a head-to-toe going over for 2012. Although the land rocket of a sportbike retains a familiar look while gaining the R designation, below the surface the biggest of the Ninjas received its most comprehensive revision since its 2006 debut.

The 2011 Ninja 1000 is therefore fitted with a 1043cc inline four-cylinder engine outputting 136hp (101kW) and 110 Nm (81 lb.ft.), as well as with Z1000's aluminium frame, plus the same suspension and brakes.

The Ninja is blessed with rideability an incredible blend of ability on the street and extreme ease of operation. The source of all this two-wheeled goodness is Kawasaki’s own and now legendary Z1000 super standard, the engine and chassis platform upon which the Ninja 1000 is based. The Z1000 has earned some of motorcycling’s highest accolades, including a slot in Cycle World’s Ten Best collection as Best Standard for 2010 and 2011. With guts like that, it’s easy to see where the big Ninja’s impressive chops come from.

The Ninja 1000's lightweight aluminum frame is similar to Kawasaki's famed liter bike, the ZX-10R. The frame cradles the engine from above, and bolts to the motor solidly in three spots, with the final mount rubber-backed for added vibration isolation and torisonal rigidity.

Along with the frame and suspension elements derived from the world of sport bikes, you get light-weight wheels and sport bike instrumentation. The instruments are taken from the ZX-6R, with different fonts and colors. Included is a very legible, traditional analog tachometer next to an LCD screen that includes a speedometer, fuel gauge, clock, dual trip meters and assorted warning lamps. The fuel gauge is easily read at a glance, it is appreciated when combined with the comfort and long-distance touring capabilities of this bike.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Spesification

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Spesification The new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is being described as one of the finest super sports bikes in the market today. With the kind of tradition that it has, it’s no secret why Kawasaki has high hopes for their latest offering.

Power from the ZX-6R Inline-Four is notable for its smooth delivery. While peak torque output tied for lowest overall at 43.57 lb-ft, its peak horsepower of 107.22 vaulted to the top of the 600s and just 3.6 shy of the second-placed Triumph. The Kawi engine produces those ponies with the steadiest powerband of the comparison, sporting the flattest torque curve of the bunch. On the open road this makes for an unintimidating throttle delivery and smooth power application.

That DNA begins with a 16-valve, DOHC inline-four engine that’s everything a top-shelf middleweight powerplant should be: supremely powerful, smooth, and blessed with hammer-like reliability. Critics everywhere agree the ZX-6R runs and performs like a larger-displacement motorcycle, and one that packs a rolling chassis that out-handles and out-suspends all others. It’s a perfect combination for street riders, track day junkies and racers alike, a flexibility that helps explain its many 600 comparo victories.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Engine

• Camshafts are made of chrome-moly steel

• Lightweight magnesium engine covers are standard

• Lightweight top injector mounting plate

• Lightweight transmission gears and gear dogs

• Lightweight oil pump and starter gears

• Inlet pressure pulse monitor does away with cam angle sensor, further contributing to lightness

• Cassette-type transmission makes it easy to quickly swap gear ratios, reducing set-up time at the track

2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i Feature

2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i Feature The latest addition to the big-bore sport utility ATV range has just been launched by Kawasaki, showing how the “Beauty and the Beast” Disney tale would look like if it was a four-wheeled monster: the 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS.

V-twin engine 749 cc 4-stroke fuel injection experience improvements, too, so performance on lap down engine (low rpm) and power increases. Twin cylinder supplied digital fuel injection system (DFI) with 36mm throttle body controlled electronically by a 32-bit CPU. Engine power is transmitted via fully automatic transmission (CVT) with the new gear ratio is high and the belt is thicker and stronger. Weight converter trimmed, too. For matters of pricing 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i start from USD 9,999.

A new larger radiator is placed high in the chassis for optimum protection against mud and debris, while a new larger radiator fan and larger-diameter cooling hoses and pipes help maximize cooling performance. A self-repairing circuit breaker and dedicated fuse for the new fan also help keep things cool when the going gets tough.

Additionally, the EPS assembly acts as a damping system. According to Kawasaki, even when steering input is neutral, the added inertia of the electric motor acts as a stabilizer. Bump steer and kickback to the handlebar should also be significantly reduced.

New 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic SE

The Vulcan 900 Classic’s 903cc engine provides excellent performance, while rider floorboards complete with a heel and toe shifter enhance rider comfort. The tank-mounted instrumentation includes a handy fuel gauge and an easy-to-read analog speedometer. And its 5.3-gallon fuel tank is the largest in its class.

With its versatile 903cc liquid-cooled motor, the variations on the Vulcan 900 theme have been quite impressive for a smaller mid-size cruiser. For 2011, the Classic SE gets whitewall tires and a faux brushed-metal graphic that flows from the front of the tank to the tip of the rear fender.

The visual treats continue with curved cooling fins on the big, classic-looking V-twin, which bristles with modern touches inside including four-valve-per-cylinder performance and liquid-cooled reliability. An engine counterbalancer works with the single-pin crankshaft to produce that distinctive guttural V-twin sound and feel, but without the annoying V-twin vibration.

Perhaps one of the most striking examples of this Vulcan cruiser’s distinctive look is its large-diameter 21-inch front cast wheel itself somewhat rare in the custom motorcycle building world. The wheel features spokes arranged in pairs for a special visual appeal.

Balancing the lightweight look of the front end is a low, wide rear wheel featuring a 180mm tire on a 15-inch cast wheel that gives the rider the feeling of sitting on a one-of-a-kind, made-to-order motorcycle.

2011 kawasaki versys first ride

2011 kawasaki versys first ride Ever-increasing popularity of the jack-of-all-trades motorcycle has prompted the creation of this versatile machine. Powered by the same parallel-Twin found in the 650R sportbike, the Versys has enough thrust for the stoplight-to-stoplight drags of the morning commute or apex-to-apex carving on weekend jaunts.

The suspension on the BMW was absolutely amazing. The Lamphun-Chiang Mai highway is mostly made up of concrete slabs and the joints between the slabs are often not terribly smooth or level so it's a great place to test a bike's suspension. When I've ridden the Ninja 650R and ER6n on that road the chassis is easily unsettled by the bumps in the road while the BMW went through the bumps like a hot knife through butter. SMOOTH is the only word that comes to mind when I think of the handling of the F800GS.

The Versys’ compact, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 649cc, parallel-twin engine was the perfect powerplant for this light and nimble do-anything bike right from the start,it’s lively enough for advanced riders and predictable enough to inspire confidence in rank novices. The torquey twin delivers a deep ribbon of power in the lower and middle parts of its rev range, making the Versys a great commuter and relaxed traveling companion. Its surprising genius becomes readily apparent once the roads turn twisty, because despite its comfort and civility, the fun-to-ride Versys also offers genuine sportbike handling and excellent fuel economy. With its big, 5-gallon fuel tank you can go a long way between fill-ups.

2011 Kawasaki Versys Spesification

• ENGINE TYPE: DOHC inline-twin

• BORE x STROKE: 83mm x 66mm

• TRANSMISSION: 6-speed

• WHEEL TRAVEL Front/Rear: 5.9"/5.7"

• SEAT HEIGHT: 33.3 inches

• CURB WEIGHT: 454 pounds

• PRICE: $7,699

New Custom Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 can best be considered the Kawibusa. It is an arrow directed from Team Green right into the heart of Suzuki's iconic Hayabusa hypersupermegabike (also known as Widowmaker), and as such it is a supremely successful one. While prior to the advent of the latest models of the Ninja ZX-14 Special Edition the Suzuki was the only game in town, there is now a valid alternative option.

Kawasaki reported introduced their new Ninja ZX-14 2011 that pointed to fight with Suzuki Hayabusa.Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 comes with engine 4-strokes 1,352 cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder.The bike that uses hydraulic clutch and 6 speeds also applied a brake system called KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System).

The exact horsepower and torque figures of the Ninja ZX-14 are irrelevant, but a track day will tell you anything there is to know. As for the brakes, what we do know is that each piston in the calipers has its own brake pad, which increases cooling efficiency and decreases the chance deforming due to heat.

Uninterrupted fairing lines give the ZX-14 a smooth, flowing aesthetic image, all of which is made possible by the narrow frame/engine design that’s completely hidden by the cowling. Quadruple projector beam headlights adorn the ZX-14’s fairing immediately beneath its menacing ram air intake duct. Turn signals are cleanly integrated into the fairing and standard rear seat cowl, with a unique “V” design LED tail lamp capping off a sleek, aerodynamic package that reinforces Kawasaki’s aircraft heritage.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14

• ENGINE TYPE: DOHC inline-4

• BORE x STROKE: 84mm x 61mm

• COMP. RATIO: 12.0:1

• TRANSMISSION: 6-speed

• WHEELBASE: 57.5 inches

• RAKE: 23 degrees

• CURB WEIGHT: 567 pounds

• PRICE: $13,599

New Kawasaki's VN1700

The new, chopped-down, touring VN1700 Voyager Custom is the third bike in Kawasaki's Voyager line-up to hit the UK and neatly fills a gap between the fully-dressed touring Voyager and laid-back, unfaired Classic.

Very obviously the Japanese V-twin – Kawasaki’s first full dress machine since the 1986 1200cc Voyager – is not only pitched directly at the Electra Glide, it’s designed to look very much like it too. Even the white-on-black clocks with their serif font are in the same style as Harley’s so the look from the cockpit is as American as the bike’s profile.Having said that, generally it’s been well executed as the bike looks the part, to the point where it is indeed mistaken for an Electra Glide, although in practice it’s not quite as kitsch as the American original.

As befits a flagship, the bike comes equipped with a number of new systems including Kawasaki firsts. K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) ABS is designed for smooth braking control and effective, confident braking. We would actually like to see ABS on all three of these bikes. It shares Kawasaki’s first fully electronic throttle valve system with its sister bikes for smooth engine response and easy starting in all conditions. Electronic cruise control and an impressive audio system compatible with iPod are also standard.

A number of features on the Voyager are intended to make long-distance touring as relaxing as possible for rider and pillion. The large, stylish fairing with its integrated lights is mounted to the frame so that any wind buffeting is transferred to the frame rather than the handlebars, helping to reduce rider fatigue on long trips. The windscreen was actually too high for all of us — nobody could look over it, which is the ideal on wet days. It’s not adjustable. We’d either install a shorter screen or cut down the existing one.

2011 Kawasaki VN1700 Voyager Custom specs

ENGINE

Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke V-Twin

Displacement 1,700 cm³

Bore x stroke 102.0 x 104.0 mm

Compression ratio 9.5:1

Valve/Induction system SOHC, 8 valves

Fuel system Fuel injection:φ42 mm x 2

Ignition Digital

Starting Electric

Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump

2012 Kawasaki KX450F Feature

2012 Kawasaki KX450F Feature Kawasaki just wrapped up the 2011 Supercross title with Ryan Villopoto at the controls of a factory KX450F. For 2012, Kawasaki focused its KX450F efforts on centralizing mass, making usable power and offering increased setup options for suspension, engine and chassis.

First off, I have to give a shout out to the folks at Red Bud for having us because the track here is totally awesome. The first half of the track is kind of like Southern California’s Zaca Station. The dirt is loamy (and rocky) plus the layout is fairly high-speed—third, fourth-gear pinned type stuff. The back half of the circuit is more like Racetown 395 with the terrain here being soft sand with big jumps and high and low-speed corners. The track is situated right in the middle of a forest so obviously it’s a very majestic place to ride.

The 2012 can easily be altered to fit standard-size riders and tall or short riders via the 4-way adjustable bar mounts, the ability to lower the footpegs 5mm, and an optional lowering link (sold separate) that drops the rear 6mm. Then on the performance side, Kawasaki now has three different ignition/fuel maps pre-programmed into the ECU or what they call DFI or Digital Fuel Injection.

The new fuel tank, which now forms a straighter, smoother line with the seat, makes it even easier to move around on. Unfortunately, the KX still comes with overly hard grips that left blisters on our hands.

On a challenging RedBud track and in steamy conditions, our test riders still managed to put in a full two days worth of riding without collapsing, and we have to credit the new KX450F and all of its adjustability for that. When you can start off the day as comfortable as possible, on a bike totally dialed in to your liking, it simply makes your day at the track that much easier, not to mention fun.

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