What is considered too many miles for a motorcycle?
For smaller sports bikes, a mileage above 20,000 to 30,000 is on the high side, while larger motorcycles are considered high mileage after the 50,000-mile point.
Can a motorcycle last 100000 miles?
It is quite possible to put 100,000 miles on a motorcycle and a lot more. You have to take care of the motorcycle – do the maintenance on time, every time and fix things that break when they break. It does help to have a motorcycle that is known for being reliable. I put 100,000 miles on a 650 Suzuki VStrom.
Does Suzuki make Kawasaki engines?
Suzuki does NOT own Kawasaki. The two entered into a business partner relationship a few years back and developed a joint motorcross bike. They also share some tooling, but are still totally separate companies.
What kind of bike was the Kawasaki H2?
In fact, the H2 was a reasonably competent all-around two-stroke streetbike that just happened to be the undisputed Speed King of the entire motorcycling universe, at least in ’72.
Why did Kawasaki make a two stroke triple?
Despite Honda’s successful four-stroke four-cylinder CB750, Kawasaki knew two-stroke triples still made sense. They were narrower than fours, made more power per cc, and were lighter than similarly displaced four-strokes. Plus, Kawasaki had been developing two-strokes for some time, gaining the experience to produce eye-watering power.
When did the Kawasaki H1 H1 come out?
As early as mid-1969, Kawasaki engineers conceived a bigger H1, and within months 650cc versions began circulating. Test mules were refined, with modified frames, disc brakes, and as much suspension tuning as engineers could muster. And by late 1970 a couple prototypes made their way to California for some serious testing.
What was the name of the 1972 Kawasaki Mach IV?
MachSpeed: Kawasaki’s awe-inspiring 1972 Mach IV and the debunking of the Widowmaker myth. The stories are out there, in print, online, and fresh from the mouths of folks without much of a clue.