(Above) There were nearly 1500 bicycle and
motorcycle exhibits·covering four halls at the
1989 International Bicycle and Motorcycle
Exhibition in Cologne, West Germany.
Exhibitors included all of the major
manufacturers, aftermarket companies
and apparel firms.
(Left) BMW's all-new K1 got its world
premier at Cologne and features a 1000cc,
four-valve per cylinder engine and BMW's
Paralever system to prevent shaft-induced
rise and fall of the rear suspension.
(Below) Suzuki unveiled several new models.
including the GSX750 Katana featuring
Suzuki's Advanced Cooling System on the
dual-overhead cam. four-valve per cylinder
motor.
(Left) Kawasaki claims that it brings the track to the street with the
ZXR750. which will arrive in the U.S. in March. quite possiblyunder a
different name. The ZXR has an all-new, 748cc DOHC in-line four
engine cradled in an aluminum E-box frame. Vents in the front of the
fairing route air onto the engine to help keep temperatures down.
