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Japanese Motorcycle Manufacturers Have a Better 2011
BMW, Harley Davidson, and now the Japanese Motorcycle manufactures (Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki) are reporting an increase in their 2011 motorcycle sales. This is good news for motorcycle enthusiasts as an increase in sales means more dollars for research and development for new bikes in the future. Calendar Year 2011 Motorcycle Export Figures by Class Total (Units) [...]
Sport Touring Motorcycles – Which is the fastest?
Using independent numbers here are the results for some of the most popular Sport Touring Motorcycles on the road. Yamaha FJR1300, Honda ST 1300, Kawasaki Concours, BMW K1600
Recent Demo Rides
So, what is a guy supposed to do on a shinny Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle has been sent to the bone yard by a careless driver? I could sit home and watch Youtube videos of prior rides, or, I could go out and ride other people’s motorcycles. I chose the 2nd option. My arm [...]
Test Ride: Kawasaki Ninja 1000
One of the best things about the International Motorcycle Show is the demo rides. One of the bikes I got to ride at the 2010 show in Dallas, TX is the brand new Kawasaki Ninja 1000. At the time of the show the Ninja 1000 was not available yet in the dealers. So I was [...]
Rattle Can Paint on my Ninja
Updated with project complete photos: So I snapped a quick photo of the Ninja the other day and took it in to Photoshop. I am thinking about doing some rattle can painting on the engine and the lower fairing. Here is a before and after…What do you think? Before: After (Photoshop Mock Up):
First photos of the new Kawasaki ZX-10r released
After a first teaser image unveiled at the end of June, Kawasaki unveiled today the first official image of the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R race bike. The motorcycle is preparing for a 2-day test at the Suzuka race track in Japan where the bike will prepare for the 2011 World Superbike Championship. A road-going version based on [...]
2011 Ninja ZX10R looks cool
The Japanese motorcycle maker Kawasaki is teasing us with the 2011 Ninja ZX10R super bike. According to the first details the motorcycle will receive a complete makeover: a more aggressive look, a completely restyled fairing and exhaust, new chassis and new engine that is rumored to deliver more than 200 HP. Of course the new ZX10R [...]
The new Kawasaki ZX-10R
Kawasaki has released a teaser video showing the new ZX-10R. More details to be released later…
Possum Kingdom ride with Grapevine Kawasaki
It was the third Saturday in TX so that meant a group ride with Grapevine Kawasaki. I put together a short video to let you guys and gals know what these rides are about. I had a great time but it was HOT. Good thing I had my evaporative cooling vest on, it kept me [...]
2010 Kawasaki Z1000, Naked and Nasty.
One of my personal favorites of kawasaki’s 2010 line up of sport bikes, along with the Ninja Klan, is this years Z1000. Even if you didn’t ask me why, You really need to know cause i don’t want you to miss out, i guess i’m that kind o’guy. This ones a winner in my book, [...]
My Dinner Ride with Grapevine Kawasaki
If you want to go on Group Rides like this make sure and register with RiderGroups to stay informed of all the great rides near you. __________________________ I went on a group ride tonight with about 22 other riders. We met at Grapevine Kawasaki in Grapevine, TX. We stood around and got to know one [...]
My road trip to KC
I put this video together last year after a road trip from Fort Worth to Kansas City. The behind the scenes: My wife and girls had flown ahead of me to visit family in Kansas City. What is a bored Dad who likes computers and motorcycles supposed to do with all that free time? Why [...]
Three Touring / Sport Touring motorcycles worth considering
It will be a while before I take the plunge again and replace my Ninja. But, if I was buying today, here are the top three motorcycles on my list. I will start this review from lowest price to highest price…and price is a consideration for me. Some companies are proud of their bikes and [...]
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