In short:A sensible purchase, the ER-5 makes a solid buy at a good price when the head rules the heart Pros:A sensible purchase, the ER-5 makes a solid buy at a good price when the head rules the heart Cons:A sensible purchase, the ER-5 makes a

written the review is that 5 years ago I was a new motorcyclist. Used the Kawasaki in limited mode for 2 years. I have recently been looking to change, imagining that greater power would increase my motorcycling enjoyment. Bear in mind the bike is a

? The half faired ZR-7S, which appeared a year later in 2001 also came in for some stick. Unfortunately for Kawasaki, timing wasn't on their side. When it was released the ZR-7 was up against the likes of Yamaha's Fazer and Honda's Hornet, which were faster

In short:Less self-consciously 'funky' thank its unfaired sibling - but has Kawasaki's new twin got what it takes to beat Suzuki's SV650S? Engine capacity: 649cc Power: 72bhp Torque: 48.7lb ft Weight: 178kg Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 15.5L

new: 4895 Engine capacity: 649cc Power: 71bhp Torque: 48lb ft Weight: 178kg Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 15.5L 0-60: 4.5 seconds Tank range: 140 miles Full Review: When TWO tested the naked ER-6n a few months ago it proved a real surprise

. To make the S more pillion-friendly Kawasaki has dumped the stepped separate pillion and rider seat found on the naked Z750 in favour of a one-piece unit on the S version. Unfortunately it slopes too steeply downwards, meaning your body inevitably slides

, but that’s what Kawasaki did in 2007 with the Z1000. Four years before that, they relaunched the Z1000 name with a fiery naked four whose dramatic looks and lively performance made it a well-deserved hit.So what did they do with its replacement? Made

Blue: THE BEST OF THE BIG NAKEDS Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall: When Kawasaki launched the ZRX1200R they wrote:"Today they call it World Superbike, but back when the whole show got started it was the bikini-faired Green Monsters from Kawasaki that power

capacity: 748cc Power: 106bhp Torque: 58lb ft Weight: 203kg Seat height: 815mm Fuel capacity: 18.5L Full Review: When Kawasaki entered the competitive naked 600 market in 2004 it pulled a familiar trick. Following the 636cc ZX-6R's lead, the firm simply

In short:The Z750 is another solid Kawasaki. A screen will improve its motorway ability but it looks good, goes well and is a lot of fun to ride Pros:The Z750 is another solid Kawasaki. A screen will improve its motorway ability but it looks good