When we reviewed the Kawasaki Z900RS cafe back in 2018 we noticed something familiar about its styling. Kawasaki stated the... Read More
Kawasaki
Kawasaki motorcycles have been in production since 1962. During the late sixties, the Japanese manufacturer established a foothold in the US market with their legendary H1 Mach III, a motorcycle that was both revered and feared for its straight-line speed and unpredictable handling. Today Kawasaki is one of the world’s most recognized motorcycle brands. From the iconic Z1000 of the seventies through to today’s supercharged, 330kmh+ H2 they continue to produce motorcycles that push the boundaries of performance. In recent years Kawasaki themselves have adopted the cafe racer style with their Z900RS series of motorcycles.
Based on a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 this bike is a rolling eulogy to 1970s composite creativity. During the ’60s and... Read More
Bali’s AMS Garage is back with yet another incredible example of their metal shaping skills. In our last AMS feature,... Read More
It’s hard to imagine that any good could come from breaking your neck. Things could have gone very differently when... Read More
All hail the late 70’s; when men were men and motorcycles were deadly – really deadly. During the ’70s engine... Read More
After literally killing his Kawasaki KLR650 Fort Nine’s “tell it like it is” vlogger Ryan Kluftinger has resurrected the bike in... Read More
In 1986 girls swooned and guys headed to the nearest motorcycle dealership at the sight of Tom Cruise astride his Top... Read More
While most aspects of motorcycle design have come a long way since the 70s, there and several that haven’t. Take... Read More
It may come as a surprise, but cafe racers aren’t the only style of custom motorcycle I admire. Back when... Read More
If you’ve read my ride review of the 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS or its cafe racer counterpart, you’d know I‘m rather... Read More
I’ve been an invited guest at Kustomfest Indonesia for 5 years now. Thanks to the show I’ve made some great... Read More
My parents once gifted me an old Toyota. Mum was worried about me riding and thought that giving me a... Read More
I have to confess I tend to get a bit excited when a motorcycle manufacturer announces they are releasing a... Read More
“My background has nothing to do with either mechanics nor handcrafting vehicles,” confesses Jordi. “When I decided to make my... Read More
Named ‘Gunpowder’ the 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 is the work of Benny Lombardo and Antonello Zonna of Seven Motors. After the owner explained... Read More
A modern day Road Warrior In typical Deus style, their custom Kawasaki Z900RS is as outlandish and it is unique.... Read More
Being in Australia we tend to receive new things a little late. Like movies, fashion, high-speed internet, legalized medicinal cannabis... Read More
This Kawasaki KZ550 is the work of Jaka Martinuč who works in the financial sector, about as far removed from... Read More
In 1980 Vetter designed and built a very limited run of 10 Mystery Ship motorcycles based on Kawasaki’s KZ1000 MKII.... Read More
“The Kwaka had stood still for at least 5 years and was running on only 3 cylinders. It puked fuel... Read More
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo... Read More
At the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show last weekend the Japanese manufacturer wowed the motorcycling world once again with the all-new, retro-styled... Read More
Shortly after the release of the Kawasaki W650 in America Triumph launched their retro classic line. Sales gravitated to the... Read More
According to Sven Decoux of Barn Built Motorcycles, the decision to customise a Kawasaki ZR7 was more ‘right place, right... Read More
The “MK46” is the work of Samik Chatterjee, owner operator of MotoKraft Customs in New Delhi. After graduating from Art... Read More
The Z2 was an almost identical motorcycle to the Z1 aside from its engine. A modified bore and stroke, smaller carburettors... Read More
The 1970’s played an integral role in Kawasaki’s history. Motorcycle technology was advancing dramatically and owners were demanding higher speeds.... Read More
After being gifted a GPZ750 by his cousin, Paul Hutchinson decided rather than completely transforming this metaphor of 80s motorcycling,... Read More
“I have been into cars and motorcycles for as long as I can remember,” says Dexter. “I originally got... Read More
Sergio and his father began customising motorcycles back in 2008, and since then this enterprising pair have turned their skills... Read More
Someone had sacrilegiously painted the bike’s frame in a past life, hiding the trademark Rickman nickel plating, so it had... Read More
To Maurizio Carrero, founder of Imbarcadero 14 Venice in Italy, the Z1000 was more than an icon of motorcycle manufacturing.As... Read More
“I acquired this 1980 KZ440 in bits from a friend who had lost interest in the project.” recalls 26 year... Read More
“Pure bikes. No dragsters. Two wheels. Two cylinders. Maximum 1200 cc. These are the key facts of the most exciting... Read More
The success of the Studio Motor workshop has made Donny somewhat of a celebrity in the Indonesian custom scene. He’s... Read More
The last time we spoke to Derek and Sven from Belgium’s Barn Built Bikes they’d just finished building their stunning... Read More
Taro Korogi the owner of this remarkable motorcycle was very proud to share his striking custom W650 with us. He... Read More
“I have loved motorcycles since childhood.” says Spartak. “I once saw a picture of a custom bike on the internet which... Read More
The project began when Mário was approached by Kawasaki France to undertake a commissioned project in 2015. They had recently... Read More