Kawasaki (bicycle brand) explained

Kawasaki is a brand of bicycle produced by various manufacturers from time to time since the 1970s.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] The bicycle types have included BMX,[1] [2] [3] [4] [7] mountain,[5] fatbikes,[8] and e-bikes.[6] Manufacturers have included Huffy,[3] CGF Factory,[5] and Diavelo.[6] [9] Promotion of the Kawasaki BMX brand included sponsoring BMX racing.[10] [11]

BMX

Kawasaki BMX bicycles were welded by Triple-A Accessories in southern California in the 1970s.[12] Frames were made from steel and aluminum with TIG and MIG welders.[12] The frames had a rear suspension consisting of a swingarm supported by a spring on each side.[3] The front fork was attached to the frame by a triple clamp but was not telescopic, even though the bottom of the stanchions were covered by a boots to give the appearance of being telescopic.[3] The bikes had banana-style seats and BMX-style handlebars.[3]

MTB

Kawasaki mountain bikes were sold at Kawasaki motorcycle dealerships in the 1990s.[13] The 1994 KMB 450 model had a rigid steel rear frame and telescoping forks with elastomers.

In 2018, a 34-lb, full-suspension mountain bike with 26-inch wheels and a front disc brake was offered under the Kawasaki brand name.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Testing the Kawasaki BX-200. Bicycle Motocross News. October 1975. volume 2 no.9 - october 1975. Brian Ramocinski on the Kawasaki on the cover. Testing the Kawasaki BX-200. . 2018-05-12.
  2. Web site: ../history/1897-1979. 23Mag. Following Yamaha's footsteps, Kawasaki introduces an aluminum shocker.. 2018-05-12.
  3. Web site: BMX Bikes / K / Kawasaki. BMXMuseum. 1975 Kawasaki BX-200. In 1996 cheap department store bikes were sold with the Kawasaki name plastered all over. It seems that in 2005 they have started selling bmx bikes again.. 2018-05-12.
  4. Web site: Behind The Scenes At Vintage Iron - Hanging Out With Rick Doughty. Off-road. Rick Sieman. July 1, 2004. All kinds of vintage stuff can be found throughout the shop. High up on a shelf you'll find a Yamaha and a Kawasaki BMX bike from the 70s.. 2018-05-12.
  5. Web site: Kawasaki Bicycles. Cycling News. December 22, 2017. CFG Factory has officially-licensed Kawasaki trikes and bicycles.. 2018-05-12.
  6. Web site: 5 disappointing collaborations from brands you'll already know. Oli Woodman. September 7, 2017. Bike Radar. OMG, Kawasaki producing a mountain bike?! This must be awesome, or perhaps it could've been had Kawasaki not simply licensed its name out to someone else's somewhat generic e-bike. In fact, the design comes from Diavelo.. 2018-05-12.
  7. Book: Rad Rides: The Best BMX Bikes of All Time. https://web.archive.org/web/20180701165234/http://weareorangejuice.com/bmx/rad-rides-book-the-best-bmx-bikes-of-all-time/ . 2018-07-01. Gavin Lucas . Stuart Robinson. Laurence King Publishing. May 16, 2012. 978-1856697262. Kawasaki BX200. 2018-05-12.
  8. Web site: Best Fat Bikes for 2018 Reviews: 1. Kawasaki Sumo 4.0 Fat Tire Bicycle. BikeGeeky. Matthew R. Duncan. 2018. Cons: Very heavy bike. 2018-05-13.
  9. Web site: New Kawasaki Electric Bikes presented by Diavelo. August 21, 2017. BikeToday. Diavelo (Netherlands) – New Kawasaki line up designed by Diavelo. Kawasaki introduces a new e-bike model program for 2018. The models are equipped with Shimano Steps and Bosch mid motors. . 2018-05-12.
  10. Web site: Rare Footage from 1976 Kawasaki BMX Race at Saddleback Park. Dec 14, 2017. Bart de Jong. 2018-05-12.
  11. Web site: David Clinton. United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. First rider to hold a pro license and first factory sponsored rider; Kawasaki. 2018-05-12.
  12. Web site: Kawasaki BMX, Race Inc, and Bill Bastian. BMX Society. Like some sort of Karmic accident, my first real job was welding bicycle frames for a company under contract with Kawasaki.. 2018-05-12.
  13. Kawasaki KBM450 Review. Bike Magazine. October 1994. We think the CMB450 is brilliant, though £650 seems steep for a bike with no engine.. 2018-05-13.
  14. Web site: Best Full Suspension Mountain Bike 5. Kawasaki DX 26 Bicycle reviews. BikeJar. Robert Hos Moore. 2018. Pros: Lightweight, dynamic, inexpensive and comfortable to ride. Cons: Not so easy to set up. . 2018-12-08.

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