This model was based on the ZZR600. It was a supersport bike that equipped a nearly new engine on its 400cc class compact body. It engine had a Twin Ram Air that generated 100PS.
This model underwent a full model change this year with the 750. It strengthened its power to handle the severe 600cc class race, by adopting a new engine and an inverted front fork.
It downsized the half cowl and modified the brake and swing arm to improve its maneuverability. The engine setting was also changed to focus on the low-mid speed.
The succeeding model of the FZ600 which had been the best seller in Europe. It mounted a R6-based engine on the newly designed CF die-casting aluminum frame.
In contrast with the CBF that was given a practical use characteristics, this HORNET was given a more sporty nature even though it mounted the same engine.
This model was finished in a café-racer style of a light impression, based on the CB750FOUR (K4). It equipped a 4-1 exhaust system and a rear disc brake.
It is an unique adventure machine whose rear balloon tire comes into sight above all. As its catch phrase "Doesn't select a place" tells, its extremely thick front & rear tires demonstrate high traction ability on sand roads or snow roads.
It mounts the newly developed light and compact engine. This water-cooled 4-stroke single cylinder 150cc engine features various equipment such as the off-set cylinder, roller rocker arm, rocker arm shaft or the shell-shaped needle bearing. By the use of its intelligent generation control system, it thoroughly restrains friction by all means.
It was the representative model of the Kawasaki naked bike series. Its straight line-themed design resembled the Eddie Lawson replica, Z1000R. It mounted an exclusive water-cooled 4-cylinder unit, with a plated cylinder and a dented head piston, on its steel double cradle frame that had well calculated rigidity balance.
This 3-cylinder engine was newly developed on the basis of the "crossplane concept" to draw out a linear torque in reaction to the rider's throttle operation. It enabled the rider to synchronize his intention with the engine power and create an interactive relationship with the machine; just like having a communication with the machine.