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D* DOWN, D* PAYMENT, D* INTEREST Stronger. Ouicker. Lighter. NINJA@ ZX-6R E very sportbike rider wants a clear "advantage" - a technological edge the competition can't touch. Well, the all-new Ninja® 6R has it. More displacement equals more muscle, so we gave the ZX-6R's compoct new DOHC In-Line Four a displacement bump to 636cc. Next, we added wild 12.B: 1 lightweight pistans, electronic fuel injection, a strataspheric redline for peak power, and a close-ratio gearbox to maximize performance.• And the ZX-6R reflects Kawasaki's possion for turning low mass inta precise handling. We started with a new pressed-aluminum perimeter frame and extruded aluminum swingarm, then added a class-leading inverted 41 mm front fork and BaHam-link UNI-TRAK® rear suspension with piggy-back shock. Super-wide 17-inch rims, I-rated radial rubber, and Mota-GP inspired bodywork complete this rather tantalizing picture. So let'em cry foul. You and your advant-age will be long gone by then. zx- • All-new engine displaces 636cc due to a 2mm larger bore. Composite chrome-plated cylinders with 5mm shorter skirts reduce weight. The result is more mid-range punch than the competition. Until JsnuslY 2004 on select Inodels" • All-new aluminum perimeter frame is lighter, more compact. Rake is 25 degrees. Moving the swingarm pivot forward helps shift weight bias onto the front wheel. • New front 41 mm inverted Kayabo cartridge fork features stepless adjustment for compression and rebound damping. • Digital instrumentation in the cockpit includes a compact central instrument for the following functions: radial tachometer, speedometer, temperature, odometer, tripmeter, clock and stopwatch. Shift indicator lamp adjustable for engine rpm and brightness. Offer good through April 30, 2003, at your Kawasaki dealer. Pomona Valley Kawasaki 1170 W. Holt Ave. Ontario, CA 91762 (909) 983·5988 awasaki of Bakersfielcl 5919 Rosedale Hwy. Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661 ) 631-9690 Mid-Cities Honda-Kawasaki 15725 lakewood Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531-1225 Conlna Motorsports 363 American Cir. Corona, CA 92880 (909) 735-2030 Motorsport Warehouse North County K~i 111 C Street Funbike Center 13630 Poway Rd. Poway, CA 92064 (858) 513-2444 Encinitas, CA 92024 (7601753,6933 6 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 541·2200 PRUMC2 San Luis Motorsports 27185 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 537·2257 senger Neyer ride under the jnfluence of drugs or alcohQI Never rjde on public roads or pavement Avoid excessive speeds and stunt driving Be extra careful on difficult terrain 4689 Convoy St. Son Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278·6635 Hayward Kawasaki Motorsports C 2003 Kawasaki Motam Corp., U.S.A. 'Offer good on select new, not previously registered Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, JET SKI" watercraft and MULE'" utility vehicles on your Kawasaki Good limes'" credit card, subjectlo credit approval. Offer ends 04130103. Restrictions may apply. See store for delails. t$O down, 0 payments and 0% interest until January 2004. Finance Charges will not be imposed on these purchases and payments will not be reqUired until the January 2004 promotion expiration date indicated on your billing statement if your Account is kept current. Standard Rate 17.8% APR. For Accounts not kept current. the Default Rate of 21.8% APR will be applied to all balances. Minimum Finance Charge $2.00. Certain rules apply to the allocation of payments and finance charges on your promotional purchase if you make more than one purchase on your credit card. Call 1-888-367-4310 or review your cardholder agreement for information. Kawasaki's KFX50 is recommended for use only by persons 6 or older, and the KFX80 is recommend· ed for use only by pe-sons 12 or older. All children under 16 riding ATVs should ~ have direct adult supervision. Kawasaki ATVs with engines of 90ce and above are recommended for use only by pe'5Ol1S 16 years of age or older. Kawasaki also recommends that all ATV ridem take a training courne. For more information, see your dealer, or call the ATV safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. waming· ATVs can be hazardous to OPerate For your safety· Always wear a helmet eve protection and protective clothing Neyer carry a pas- Mission Kawasaki Saugus Kawasaki 25891 Crown Volley Prkwy Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 582-0351 Ext. 127 26081 Bouquet Cyn. Rd. Saugus, CA 91350 (661) 254·2929 Kawasaki of Santo Monica roll~ Thousand Oaks Kawasaki 4110 Lincoln Blvd. Morino Del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 822·1045 Kawasaki Let the good times 2388 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 497·3765 c U a •• n e _ s • APR.1. 2. 2003 35