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Kawasaki W800 is top retro

Phil West, 16 March 2011 15:42

The new Kawasaki W800 has come out on top in MCN’s world first group test of the latest retro roadsters. The new Kawasaki is essentially a revival of the old W650 which was dropped from Kawasaki’s line-up in 2006. The revived version not only boasts a larger capacity but also fuel injection for the first time and a host of cosmetic ...

Video: Kawasaki W800 first ride

MCN, 04 March 2011 10:27

Our first test of the new Kawasaki W800 suggests that Britain's own Triumph, after five years having things all its own way in the 'retro roadster' class, has a serious new rival on its hands. Not only is the W800 cheaper and better-specced than its closest Bonneville rival, the Kawasaki's uprated engine means there's now no discernible performance difference. brightcove.createExperiences();

Staff bikes: Kawasaki GPz550 - 'I want to throw it in the river'

Steve Farrell, 14 February 2011 10:42

Sometimes fixing bikes can be almost as satisfying as riding them. But lately I’ve felt like dumping my £300 ‘bargain’ GPz550 in the river. Which is where much of it appears to have come from. More competent fettlers have completed nut and bolt restorations in the time it’s taken me to get the back brake to work. It began when ...

Video: BMW S1000RR onboard at Bruntingthorpe

MCN, 11 February 2011 17:10

Following MCN's test of Kawasaki's 2011 ZX-10R against its superbike rivals on road and track last week, which placed the ZX-10R third, this week we have taken them all to MCN's performance test track and dyno facility. The video below gives you a taste of the speed testing at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. To find out the results, pick up a copy ...

Road test preview: Kawasaki Z750R vs Triumph Street Triple R vs Yamaha FZ8

Liam Marsden, 11 February 2011 15:38

Next week the new Kawasaki Z750R takes on the Triumph Street Triple R and Yamaha FZ8 for the middleweight championship of the world. Michael Neeves wasn't blown away by the Z750R when he rode it at the launch, but can it go the distance against Street Triple R and FZ8? Let us know what you think below.

Video: Kawasaki ZX-10R takes on rivals

MCN, 03 February 2011 11:29

The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R gets a host of changes for this year, including ABS and traction control. MCN has already tested the ZX-10R in isolation at Qatar where it was mightily impressive, but is it enough to see off the other 1000cc sports bikes and the awesome BMW S1000RR? We test the ZX-10R, S1000RR, Honda Fireblade, Yamaha R1 and Suzuki ...

Video: 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R vs rivals teaser

MCN, 31 January 2011 11:23

The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R gets a host of changes for this year, including ABS and traction control. MCN has already tested the ZX-10R in isolation at Qatar where it was mightily impressive, but is it enough to see off the other 1000cc sports bikes and the awesome BMW S1000RR? Let us know what you think the outcome will be in the ...

2011 Kawasaki Z750R - full review

James Keen, 07 January 2011 15:20

The 2011 Kawasaki Z750R has been ridden and rated by MCN - you can read the full web review in the bike reviews section. Read the kawasaki Z750R review "The Z750R features new forks (taken from the ’09 Z1000), rear shock, wheels, a lighter aluminium swingarm and radial Nissin four-piston front calipers. These new parts should offer a slight improvement in handling and braking ...

Video: 2011 Kawasaki Z750R test - 'too heavy to excite'

MCN, 15 December 2010 10:10

Kawasaki is making bold claims about their new Z750R. They say they're gunning for the magnificent Triumph Street Triple R, which is more or less the same price and power as the Z750R and one of the best sports nakeds you can buy, bar none. That’s some claim, then. Find a Kawasaki Z750 for sale 2011 Kawasaki Z750R gallery So, can ...

Kawasaki Z750R first impressions - 'no Street Triple'

Michael Neeves, 08 December 2010 11:24

MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves is in southern Spain for the launch of Kawasaki’s new Z750R. Find a Kawasaki Z750 for sale The R model will run alongside the existing Z750 in its 2011 line-up and features higher spec chassis parts, comprising an alloy swing arm, uprated rear shock and forks, radially-mounted brake callipers and, for the first time ...