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This Retro-Inspired Mini Bike Is Actually Just A Scooter In Disguise

The global motorcycle scene is changing, and small bikes are leading the charge. What started as a niche market with models like the Honda Grom and Kawasaki Z125 has now attracted not just stunters, but riders from all walks of life.

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All the Best Vintage Japanese Bikes Are In Wisconsin, Change My Mind

If you've been following my work for a while, you're probably aware that I have a certain fondness in my heart for '80s and '90s Japanese bikes. Very specifically, I tend to be a Honda girl (see my Hawk or my VF500F Interceptor as exhibits A and B), but I'm…

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Yamaha Launches Its First 150cc Hybrid Bike, But Only In India

Manufacturers are working hard to make their bikes more efficient, whether through better combustion tech, aerodynamics, or weight reduction. But with tightening emissions standards and rising fuel costs, many brands are going electric.

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This Kawasaki Motorcycle Now Comes With Built-In Dash Cams, At Least In Japan

For years, Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 was the go-to sport-tourer for riders who wanted a fast yet comfortable machine that didn’t stray too far into either supersport or adventure territory. It wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, but it was balanced, practical, and—most importantly—fun. Now, for 2025, it has evolved…

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What Is Kawasaki Really Up To With Its Supercharged 'Project H2' UTV?

No matter how you slice it, there's something utterly intoxicating about the very idea of Kawasaki's supercharged H2R engine, isn't there?

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This Tiny Kawasaki Ninja H2R Model Is A Sure Cure For Winter Blues

If you've worked on both bikes and cars, then you already know that one significant pro of taking apart bikes is that they are, generally speaking, a whole lot smaller. In many ways, that makes it both easier and more practical to start wrenching on a bike than a car…

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Kawasaki Says Don't Ride Ninja e-1 or Z e-1 Until This Recall Issue Is Fixed

Doing something new sometimes isn't easy; a thing that Kawasaki Motors has been discovering in recent months. In 2024, the company introduced four bikes in completely new categories for the brand. The first two were the all-electric Ninja e-1 and Z e-1, and the second two were the Ninja 7…

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If the Kawasaki NAV Isn't a Golf Cart, Then What Is It? Let's Talk About It

Common wisdom holds that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And while a smart person might gather the facts over time and let those color their opinions appropriately, that first impression will still probably take up mental real estate, whether you want it to or…

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Is Kawasaki Putting a Supercharged Superbike Engine Into a UTV?

Imagine you own a powersports company, and you have one of the coolest engines on the market, but you only use it in one vehicle. That's not just silly; it's borderline mean to your demographic—BRP, please take some notes and stick that 325-hp rotax engine in something else.

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Are Chinese Manufacturers Bringing Back the Inline-4 Middleweight Sportbike?

Just a few years ago, some of the most desirable sportbikes were top-tier machines like the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, or perhaps the razor-sharp BMW S 1000 RR. And while these bikes are well and truly bedroom wall poster material, consumer preferences have shifted to smaller, more sensible machines.

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New Florida Bills Would Allow UTVs on Public Roads, Despite Warnings

I tested Kawasaki's Ridge Limited UTV last year, and later proposed that it could replace some people's trucks. It has a sealed cabin, HVAC system, and infotainment system, but you can't legally drive it on public roads in many states.

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Buy This 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R and Live Your Tom Cruise 'Top Gun' Dreams

I reckon Tom Cruise riding Kawasaki's GPZ900R in Top Gun influenced a ridiculous number of people to get on two wheels. Whether you know it or not, if you're between a certain age, there's a good chance it pushed you toward motorcycles.

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Is Kawasaki Actually Serious About This New Motorcycle Voice Command Feature?

Maybe I’m just weird, but I never really got the whole idea of voice commands. Be it Siri, Hey, Google, Alexa, or even Hey, Cardo, the whole idea of summoning your device via voice always seemed a bit odd to me. You know, a little unnatural.

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Praise Be, Kawasaki Will Revive the 2-Stroke Dirt Bike!

It was a dark day when Kawasaki discontinued the 2-stroke back in 2007. I cried. Our writers cried. The world cried. Collectively, we bemoaned Team Green killing our favorite brappy-bois, though we understood that it's hard to build an environmentally neutral 2-stroke and make a profit. Plus, 4-strokes are just so…

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Kawasaki’s Revised KLX Motorcycles Bring All the Fun for a Fraction of the Price

One of the best days I spent on two wheels last year was on the 2025 Kawasaki KLX230R—I just didn't want to stop riding. The bike had just enough power to make me want to hoon on it but wasn't intimidating and was more than competent. So, when I saw…

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Kawasaki’s Jet Ski STX 160 Series Is Back and Better Than Ever

I recently sang Kawasaki's praises for making such an affordable and fun KLX range for 2025. But personal watercraft (PWC) is not an industry that screams "affordability". However, if you want to get out on the water on a full-fat Jet Ski, Kawasaki's STX 160 Series means you don't have…

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Kawasaki's Ridge Crew Is a Whitetail Hunters Dream UTV

A few weeks back, Kawasaki teased its upcoming four-door Ridge UTV and we got excited. Well, I got excited. After listening to RideApart's own Robbie Bacon retell his experience with the two-door Ridge, and how it combined the ruggedness of a standard UTV with the creature comforts of a truck or…

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The Updated BMW R 18 Cruiser Gets Flashier Styling and a Bunch Of Tech

When you think of cruisers, chances are you think of big, beefy bikes with low seats and relaxed ergonomics. You know, bikes like the Harley Road King or Indian Challenger. Up until recently, it was really just those two names worth paying attention to in the cruiser scene. But these…

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Moto3 Motorcycle Racing Is Set for the Biggest Technical Change Maybe Ever

Moto3 delivers some of the best racing spectacles of any championship in the world, some would argue the very best racing. Yes, better than Moto2 or MotoGP. But at what cost? I mean, it costs a ton of money to keep this class going, and even more so as the…

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This Obnoxious Custom Ducati Sidecar Is Looking For Its Forever Home

You could say that the custom motorcycle scene is unique because it’s where engineering meets art. From streamlined cafe racers to outlandish builds, it’s clear that the custom bike world has something for everyone. Some creations go for a clean and sophisticated look. Meanwhile, others throw any semblance of sense…

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Polaris Drops Six New ATVs, Ready for Spring, Summer, and Fall Outdoor Activities

ATVs are some of the most useful, fun, and capable machines on the planet. Each day, they're used for farm chores, backcountry excursions, camping, hunting, fishing, and everything in between. They're workhorses but without the need for feed or constant grooming. I've used Kawasaki's Brute Force 750 for the last…

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Volcon’s New UTV Is Ready To Take On the European Market

Powersports is indeed for everyone. There are folks who ride off-road vehicles simply for the fun factor. Meanwhile, others depend on their ATVs and UTVs to literally survive—navigating the remote wilderness, managing daily chores around their properties, or even running a business.Over the years, we’ve seen UTVs evolve from barebones off-roaders…

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Please, Someone Buy This Brand-New 2005 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

For many riders, myself included, sportbikes were the reason we fell in love with motorcycling. I don’t know, there’s just something about the way they look, the way they sound, and of course, the way they feel that gets your heart racing even when you’re sitting in your driveway.We all…

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So Is This Robot Dog With Wheels for Feet an ATV or Not?

Listen, the internet is a weird place. But it's a mirror of the weird place we've created around us. Everywhere you look, there are oddities springing up from all corners of the globe, including AI-robot police balls, H2R-powered drone helicopters, 217-MPH cameras, and more. And with AI and robotics becoming more…

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There's Just One Thing Moto Manufacturers Should Do To Get More Riders on Bikes

The more time you spend in the motorcycle world, and chatting with other riders, the more you realize our struggles are pretty similar.Not exactly the same; most other riders I meet are, after all, quite a bit taller than me. Or, at the very least, they have longer legs (which…

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