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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.

The engine demonstrated its maximum output at 12000r/min and its maximum torque at 10000r/min with its 60.0 x 44.1mm bore stroke and 11.6:1 compression ratio. It adopted the directly actuated valve drive system and the aluminum forged piston to reduce the vibration.

The succeeding model of the ER5. The newly developed water-cooled twin engine adopted 180-degrees crank. Exhausts under the engine and the offset rear suspension were impressive.

Though it shared the same root as BROS P1, this model was more practicably made, and adopted a shaft drive on its steel frame body. The body was also one size bigger.