EXPLAINED: 7 | Vintage Vibes

Bimota’s Ridiculous KB4RC Is Finally About To Go On Sale

I don't think we've ever seen a Bimota and thought, "Ah, that's nothing special." Hate or love them, Bimotas snap necks as they pass with their wild, almost custom, seemingly one-off designs. Each bike is hand-assembled and painted by Italian craftsmen.

RideApart · Mar 21, 2025

Heads Up, Kawasaki Issues Stop Sale, Recall On Some Ninja 500s and Z500s

Kawasaki Motors USA is issuing a voluntary safety recall on certain 2024 Ninja 500 and Z500 models due to a clutch issue affecting a specific production range of these bikes. On the affected range of bikes, the clutch release shaft may not have been properly welded, which could cause it…

RideApart · Mar 20, 2025

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.

RideApart · Mar 20, 2025

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…

RideApart · Mar 10, 2025

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…

RideApart · Mar 5, 2025

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…

RideApart · Mar 4, 2025

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.

RideApart · Feb 25, 2025

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.

RideApart · Feb 19, 2025

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.

RideApart · Feb 14, 2025

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. 

RideApart · Feb 12, 2025