We rode a number of interesting bikes this year, but we have to give MD’s Bike of the Year award to a couple of twins. Mechanically identical, and even identical from a chassis perspective, the 2017 Kawasaki Z650 and Ninja 650 did more than impress us. In some ways, they shocked us. Kawasaki didn’t […]
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Troy Bayliss Returning to Racing at 48 Years of Age (News)
Three-time WSB champion Troy Bayliss is making a comeback at the age of 48. Bayliss plans to contest the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship aboard a Ducati sponsored by his own team. Bayliss won his third, and final WSB title in 2008. Bayliss also won a MotoGP race in 2006 while substituting for the injured Sete Gibernau […]
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BMW Making Massive Investment to Develop Independent Expertise in Electric Drivetrains (with videos) (News)
The following press release discusses a 200 million Euro investment by BMW in a new “Battery cell Competence Centre” located in Munich. Intended to advance battery cell technology as part of developing its fifth generation electric drivetrains for release in 2021, the facility is scheduled to open in early 2019. BMW says its future electric […]
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YouTube Video Provides Good Look at MotoGP and WSB Bikes on Track Together at Jerez (with video) (News)
The recently completed test at Jerez involving both WSB and MotoGP bikes on track at the same time provided some interesting stories. First and foremost, Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki), once again, proved that he can test against MotoGP regulars and be more than competitive on his heavier, relatively underpowered WSB bike. Rea ended the test with […]
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Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and Ninja H2 SX SE Announced for U.S. Market: All the Details and Specifications (Bike Reports) (News)
Emphasizing the “sport” in “sport touring”, the new supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and H2 SX SE have relaxed ergonomics, but very serious chassis and engine performance. Cruise control, heated grips and luggage are all available, so you could commute in relative comfort, and even tour two-up, while feathering a throttle that is capable of […]
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Kawasaki Ninja 400 Announced for U.S. Market: All the Details and Specifications (Bike Reports) (News)
As announced by Kawasaki this morning in New York, the all-new Kawasaki Ninja 400 is coming to the U.S. market. Base price will be $ 4,999 (ABS models start at $ 5,299), and the base model will be available in two colors, including Metallic Spark Black and Candy Plasma Blue, while the ABS models will be available […]
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