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Robin Minz, 'Chris Gayle of Ranchi', is back in IPL after superbike crash kept him away

When the Indian cricket team landed in Ranchi for the Test against England earlier this year, Francis Minz, cricketer Robin's father, was on duty as a security official at the Bisra Munda Airport. He greeted the players and had a long chat with Shubman Gill, who was appointed Gujarat Titans…

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Japan’s Big Four + Toyota’s HySE Project Is a Badass Hydrogen-Powered UTV

What do Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda, and Toyota have in common? Well, clearly, they’re all Japanese, and they’re among the biggest brands in their respective industries. They’re also paragons of reliability, with the Japanese Big Four’s bikes all known for being capable of surpassing six-digit odometers. And as for Toyota,…

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Kawasaki Just Issued Its 2nd Stop Sale, Stop Ride Notice On Both Hybrid Motorcycles

The back half of 2024 has been a rough time for two of the newest bikes in Kawasaki's lineup: the 2024 Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS and the 2024 Z7 Hybrid ABS. In September, there was a stop sale, stop ride recall notice for an ECU issue with both bikes. And…

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Bosozoku Vs Kaido Racer: A History of Japan's Wildest-Looking Subcultures

As human beings, we hunger for our tribe. A sense of inclusion feeds a primal need that’s older than speech, older than tools. Ultimately, these two wild-looking machines express that need. Each belongs to its own distinct tribe, explains the same idea in their own boisterous way.

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Let’s Be Real, the Bimota KB998 Rimini Is Really Just A ZX-10RR On Steroids

Whenever I see a new motorcycle, regardless of its brand, the first thing I look at is its engine. Naturally, the engine is what will dictate a huge part of how a certain bike will ride. And if you’re anything like me, then chances are you associate the bike’s identity…

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Harley-Davidson Is Dumb Not to Sell Its Killer Small Motorcycle in the US

Harley-Davidson is getting crushed under the weight of its cruiser-centric business model. Over the last three decades, it's spent billions on pushing over-weight, over-priced HOGS to rich Boomer dentists who wanted to cosplay as Hells Angels members only for the Motor Co. to now be up a creek without a paddle…

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The All-New Aprilia Tuono 457 Wants To Say Hello To You

Hello world. I’m the Aprilia Tuono 457, and I’m absolutely excited to be here. You may be familiar with my older sibling, the RS 457, a razor-sharp, entry-level sportbike the writer of this article had tons of praises for. Well, I’m essentially the same, except for the fact that I…

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Moto Morini’s Calibro Motorcycle Proves Cruisers Don’t Need Humongous Engines

Imagine this: you’re a die-hard cruiser rider who’s fallen on tough times. You scrounge pennies on the dime to keep riding your $30,000 Harley-Davidson Road King, all while covering life essentials such as rent, taxes, and a generally higher cost of living. Deep in your heart, you’re a die-hard cruiser…

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Spain's Wottan Rebbe 401 Retro-Style Naked Bike Is Perfect For the US Market

If we take a look at today’s motorcycle market, what will we notice? Well, for starters, we’ll see massive adventure bikes with way too much power and way too much tech commanding upwards of $30,000. We’ll also see a middleweight segment that’s becoming more and more infused with technology.Much to…

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Fantic’s New Stealth Naked Streetfighter Reminds Me Of the Ducati MH900e

Listen, now I know this might seem like a stretch, but hear me out. The new Stealth 125 and 500 naked bikes from Italian brand Fantic sort of remind me of the Ducati MH900e. For those unfamiliar, the MH900e just has to be one of the most radically styled bikes…

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The Kawasaki Z900 Is Everything the Z1000 Could’ve Been, Thankfully

If there’s one motorcycle that really spoke to me when it first came out, it was the final iteration of the Kawasaki Z1000. Its super aggressive Sugomi styling, powerful engine, and inline-four exhaust note just gave it such a menacing aura. This was back in 2014, when bikes, particularly naked…

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Honda Unveils Wild V3 Engine, Even Comes With an Electric Turbocharger

I won't go as far as to say Honda is boring, but if it discontinues the CBR600RR, I will. The fact the automaker is still producing a pure supersport, while Yamaha has the "Dark Side" in the MT range and Kawasaki is doing God knows what with superchargers keeps it…

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After Mysteriously Leaving Kove, Its Founder Has a New Motorcycle Business

CEOs and founders come and go. They're mostly transient, as they float from one board room to another. But few depart under mysterious circumstances and so soon after their companies launch. And that's especially true when said company is just starting to gain some proper traction. But that was the case…

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Kawasaki's Ninja H2R-Powered Unmanned Drone Could Make Sea Deliveries

Remember the Kawasaki K-Racer X2? If you need a refresher, it's the latest evolution of Kawasaki Heavy Industry's long-running vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) project.Introduced earlier in 2024, a key point of interest to RideApart readers is its powerplant, which is a Kawasaki H2R engine. That's…

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I Wish the Kawasaki Elektrode Was Around When I Was a Kid

We all remember our first bike. I don’t mean our first motorcycle, but rather, our first two-wheeled vehicle from when we were just wee little youngsters figuring out our way in this world. I remember mine very clearly—a clapped-out Mongoose BMX bike that was way too big for my five-year-old…

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Could The New Bimota KB998 Hint At An Upcoming Production Model?

When you think Bimota, chances are images of boutique and bespoke high-performance bikes come to mind. Bikes like the Tesi H2, with its otherworldly styling, have pretty much come to define Bimota in the modern era. But recently, Bimota has sort of undergone a renaissance, as it entered the spotlight…

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Ducati’s New Multistrada V4 Seems Like A Good Way To Spend Your Midlife Crisis

When you think of adventure bikes, what comes to mind? If you’re like me and you ride long, far, and off the grid, then chances are bikes like the Yamaha Tenere 700 and Kawasaki KLR 650 come to mind. And indeed, I’m of the belief that bikes as simple as…

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There’s a New World Record For Being Dragged Behind a Motorcycle, Apparently

Stunt rider Jonny Davies has set a new world record for the fastest speed being dragged behind a motorcycle. He did it on a modified Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX.

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This Guy Makes A Solid Point About The Kawasaki Ninja E-1

If EV motorcycles are going to move forward, we need both non-scam startups and major OEMs to get on board. But is Kawasaki's first EV foray strong enough?

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The Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX Is Here, Finally

Kawasaki has unveiled the Ninja 1100SX in the US market for the 2025 model-year. Here’s what to expect from the refreshed liter-class sport-tourer.

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Hipsters Beware, Kawasaki's Going to Drop a Classic-Looking Motorcycle Soon

Kawasaki has unveiled the W230 classic-style motorcycle in the US market, making it the smallest model in the W model-range.

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Holy Hallelujah, Kawasaki Is Bringing the Best Color Z900RS Cafe To the US

Kawasaki unveiled gorgeous retro throwback paint and graphics for its Z900RS family earlier in the year in Asia, and now they're coming to the US for 2025.

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Check Out Kawasaki’s Meguro S1 and W230, What Neo-Retro Motorcycles Should Be

Kawasaki has unveiled the Meguro S1 and W230 neo-retro motorcycles in Thailand, paying tribute to the iconic 1964 Kawasaki Meguro SG.

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Kawasaki’s New Versys 1100 Is Here, But Not That Much Changed

Kawasaki has launched the Versys 1100 in Europe with a bigger 1,099cc engine, more power, and more torque. But that’s pretty much it.

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Kawasaki Ninja 7 and Z7 Hybrids Get Stop Sale, ECU Issue to Blame

Kawasaki USA is recalling some 2024 Ninja 7 and Z7 Hybrids due to an improperly programmed ECU that could cause unwanted shifting behavior while in operation.

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