Kawasaki Dirtbike Tech
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 Dirtbike Tech
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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 -
Yoshimura RS-2 for KLR 650 Now Available
The dual-sport Kawasaki KLR 650 can go anywhere and do anything already, but now Yoshimura has taken the bike's performance to the next level.
Sep. 24, 2009 -
Yoshimura New RS-2 Exhaust Now Available for 2010 KX450F
Stainless systems come with a 96dB sound insert/USFS approved spark arrestor installed in the muffler. Optional 94dB and 99dB sound inserts are available separately.
Sep. 10, 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 -
FLUIDYNE POWERSPORTS 2009 KX450F RADIATORS
FLUIDYNE® Powersports? new KX450F radiators were developed to enhance low-air-flow riding conditions and provide consistent cooling in high-speed situations.
Jul. 06, 2009 -
RACE TECH FORK KITS AND G3-S SHOCK FOR KLR650
Race Tech's Digital Valving System (DVS) determines custom settings and personal spring rate options for each individual rider.
Jun. 25, 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 -
Yoshimura Announces Second Generation PIM Unit for Fuel Injected ATVs, UTVs and Dirt Bikes
The PIM-2 comes with two maps for either a Yoshimura Slip-on or Full System exhaust with additional maps available on the Yoshimura website. Or make your own map with a laptop and a USB cable! An optional handlebar switch is also available for easy map sw
Feb. 11, 2009 -
RS-2 Now Available from Yoshimura for the 09 KX 250F
This system comes with a removable USFS approved 96dB low volume insert, stainless steel header and mid pipe, and aluminum muffler sleeve. Also available as a Slip-On.
Nov. 03, 2008 -
Yoshimura Releases New Exhaust for 2009 KX 450F
Yoshimura's RS-2 Comp Series Full System or Slip-On is perfectly mated with the new FI system and comes with a removable USFS approved 96dB low volume insert, stainless steel header and mid pipe, and aluminum muffler sleeve.
Oct. 25, 2008 -
aFe Announces aries AE1 Air Filter for Kawasaki KX-F Models
advanced FLOW engineering (aFe), manufacturers of revolutionary new oil-free off-road motorcycle air filters, is pleased to announce the release of their aries AE1 replacement air filters for the Kawasaki KX-F models.
Oct. 07, 2008 -
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
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Aug. 15, 2008
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