Kawasaki

A good retro if the name doesn’t bother you

Anyone remember Kawasaki's ill-fated ZR-7, which got panned from day one and never really recovered? The half faired ZR-7S, which appeared a year later in 2001 also came in for some stick.

Redesigned ZX-6R with rounded bodywork and classic induction noise.

A good, no frills honest learner machine

Retro racer based on Eddie Lawson's KZ1000 on which he took 2 AMA titles

Obviously Kawasaki UK didn't have one, it being a deleted model and all, but as I trawled my contact book's worth of friendly dealers across the country, I found the same story everywhere. "Can't get 'em for love or money right now" or even a burst of laughter followed by a blunt "you've got three hopes, mate..."

Recently relegated from the cutting edge by newer, sharper sports middleweights, the Ninja 600 is a genuine allrounder with some edge

Mighty strong engine not matched by the lack of brakes, suspension, technology..

Anonymous but sturdy workhorse with one half of an old GPZ1000RX motor

Inverted forks, hoover pipes and fully adjustable suspension. The raciest race rep and visually and aurally identical to the screaming ZXR750 Click to read: 1988 Kawasaki ZXR400 owners reviews

Bargain custom crusier may not be up there with a Harley but good value for money

Kawasaki raised the sportsbike bar with the liquid-cooled 908cc GPZ

The classic courier's tool. Will be around forever