Kawasaki Features
It was in early 1966 when Kawasaki first started producing motorcycles in the U.S. market under the American Kawasaki Motorcycle Corp. name. Since then, the company has established itself as a leader in the off-road motorcycle market, offering dual-purpose models, sport and motorcross dirt bikes in its KLR, KLX and KX bikes.
LATEST Kawasaki Features
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Kawasaki Announces Updated 2014 KX85 and KX100 Dirt Bikes
The smaller 2014 Kawasaki dirt bikes also get updates for the new model year
Jul. 08, 2013 -
Kawasaki KDX 200 Refresh, Part 3: Seat Cover, Exhaust Pipe Repair
We continue to update our budget off-road trail bike by installing a new Stomp seat cover and repair of our FMF Gnarly Pipe with Pacific Crest Pipe Repair
Aug. 31, 2011 -
KDX 200 Refresh, Part 2: Acerbis Hand Guard and Plastic Upgrades
We continue to update our KDX 200 off-road trail bike and perform some dirt bike maintenance
Jul. 20, 2011 -
Kawasaki KDX 200 Refresh, Part 1: Renthal Bars, Sprockets and Chain
We get our 2000 KDX 200 up to speed in the first step of our refresh project
Jun. 15, 2011 -
How to Rebuild a Non-Rebuildable Muffler, Spark Arrestor
Do-it-yourself dirt bike maintenance: how to rebuild a muffler, spark arrestor.
Aug. 16, 2010 -
Don't Ask: Super Hunky Answers Your Dirt Bike Tech Questions (May)
Super Hunky returns to answer more dirt bike tech questions. You have been duly warned, so don't snivel.
May. 03, 2010 -
Dirt Bike Handling Upgrades You Can Do
Make your dirt bike suit your riding style with just a wrench.
Apr. 19, 2010 -
Don't Ask: Dirt Bike Tech Questions Answered (April)
Sieman "Super Hunky" tackles reader dirt bike questions about a Honda CRF230F, a Yamaha YZ125, a Kawasaki KX60, a Yamaha TTR230 and more.
Apr. 12, 2010 -
Closer Look at Factory Motocross & Supercross Bikes
Here's a quick walk through the pits of the Toronto round of the AMA Supercross Series, the FIM World Enduro Championship and the Canadian National Motocross Series.
Mar. 17, 2010 -
Don't Ask: Load Your Fanny-Pack With Answers and Hit The Trail
Readers share their questions and a few tips on a do-it-yourself workbench, RM 250, Air Cooled KDX200 and more.
Oct. 01, 2009 -
Don't Ask: Super Hunky is At It Again
Rick Sieman answers your dirtbike questions on crank stuffers, silencers, glowing pipes and crud in your bowl. Or is it called "mung"?
Aug. 01, 2009 -
Project Kawasaki KLX110: Testing Lights for Night Riding
With proper lighting on your motorcycle, even on a "pit bike", desert riding doesn't have to stop at sun-down. Check out the helmet-cam video!
Jul. 20, 2009 -
Project Kawasaki KLX110: Installing a Headlight for Night Riding
Whether it was for saving money by not altering the production line or some other reason, what really matters is the 110 is already wired for lighting.
Jun. 04, 2009 -
They Call It Kermit - The Fastest Frog On Two Wheels
Kermit started out as a 1980 KX125 rolling chassis that Joe found on Craig's List for fifty bucks. The Maico forks and Yamaha front wheel are a fluke.
Mar. 05, 2009 -
Project Kawasaki KLX110 Pitbike: Suspension
After riding the stock bike a few times it was clear we needed to make some upgrades to allow the 110 to hold up a 175 lb adult rider. These upgrades consisted of adding stiff fork springs to the stock forks and adding a new shock while still retaining th
Sep. 23, 2008 -
Project Kawasaki KLX110 Pitbike: Oil Cooler
Increasing the KLXs engine size from 110 to 150ccs brought about a huge increase in power. Unfortunately along with more power comes more heat. At $385 the Moto HP oil cooler kit may not be the cheapest kit on the market but it is a quality product that h
Aug. 21, 2008 -
2009 Kawasaki Dirtbikes
TEAM GREEN FOR 2009
Aug. 15, 2008 -
2008 Kawasaki 450 Enduro
This purpose-built version of the brand's four-stroke KX(TM)450F motocrosser, delivers the same high performance features as the KX model, yet modifies it for the improved durability, comfort, and range needed by off-road racers.
Nov. 01, 2006 -
2007 Kawasaki KX100
Allows the engine’s full potential to be realized
Sep. 01, 2006 -
2007 Kawasaki KLR650
Adjustable, long-travel suspension provides a plush ride on both pavement and off-road
Sep. 01, 2006
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