In our travels this summer we frankly haven’t come across any bikini-clad ladies in like poses, but luckily for the guys there is MotorcycleUSA and its sexy biker calendar girls to keep the season hot. Here we see Miki with different coloured bikinis and motorcycle gear - oh, and there’s a Kawasaki KX450F in there somewhere too. Enjoy!
Summer is here and its time to check out the new and updated offroad and motocross bikes that are on the market. The Kawasaki KX450F and KX250F models have been updated in minute detail and can be considered almost revolutionary for some aspects. Until recently, the use of electronic gadgets had mostly remained out of the offroad scene which has always preferred a physical ride under the control of the rider.
But over recent years we have found technology like direct injection make its way into the offroad market, and now Kawasaki has introduced the first launch control system for motocross bikes. The KX450F is now equipped with launch control which has been designed specifically to find the holeshot at the start of the race.
The 2012 Kawasaki KX450F has a button which activates a separate engine mapping system that guarantees a sharp start even with low grip conditions. The clutch remains quite delicate but the launch control enables a rider to maximise traction and get a good start by delaying acceleration in first or second gear. Once in third, the system deactivates automatically.