Kawasaki’s supercharged cargo copter tests robotic ground crew

Kawasaki has shoehorned the supercharged 1,000cc engine from its wild H2R hyperbike into a heavy-lift autonomous cargo helicopter, and has now demonstrated a robotic system for loading and unloading it without exposing humans to those big blades.Contin… Continue reading Kawasaki’s supercharged cargo copter tests robotic ground crew

Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads rock the collectible motorcycle auction marketplace in Las Vegas

The collectible motorcycle marketplace snapped back into action again this month when Mecum belatedly wrapped up its annual January Las Vegas motorcycle auctions on May 1, 2021 following a four-day-sale that ran from April 28.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads rock the collectible motorcycle auction marketplace in Las Vegas

Kawasaki shows its fascinating hybrid motorcycle prototype on the dyno

Hybrids are probably the best way for most car drivers to get electrified right now. Radically lower fuel costs, clean full-electric driving for the majority of daily use, total freedom to take long highway trips, fast fill-ups at abundant gas stations… Continue reading Kawasaki shows its fascinating hybrid motorcycle prototype on the dyno

Kawasaki’s K-Racer helicopter targets high speeds with H2R motor

It’s easy to forget that Kawasaki is much more than a motorcycle company. While its famously crazy motorcycles are certainly the most visible part of the brand outside Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a 124-year-old industrial colossus that brought … Continue reading Kawasaki’s K-Racer helicopter targets high speeds with H2R motor

Kawasaki’s K-Racer helicopter targets high speeds with H2R motor

It’s easy to forget that Kawasaki is much more than a motorcycle company. While its famously crazy motorcycles are certainly the most visible part of the brand outside Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a 124-year-old industrial colossus that brought … Continue reading Kawasaki’s K-Racer helicopter targets high speeds with H2R motor

Kawasaki begins manufacturing reproduction Z1 cylinder heads

The importance of the secondary motorcycle market was acknowledged this week when Kawasaki announced it has begun manufacturing reproduction cylinder heads for its milestone Z1 900cc motorcycle from the 1970s.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, Tran… Continue reading Kawasaki begins manufacturing reproduction Z1 cylinder heads