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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 compact new DOHC In-Line Four a displacement bump to 636cc. Next, we added wild 12.8: 1 lightweight pistons, electronic fuel injection, a stratospheric redline for peak power, and a close-ratio gearbox to maximize performance. " And the ZX-6R reflects Kawasaki's passion for turning low mass into 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 Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK® rear suspension with piggy-back shock. Super-wide 17-inch rims, Z-rated radial rubber< and Moto-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 0 2mm larger bore. Composite chrome-plated cylinders with 5mm shorter skirts reduce weight. The result is more mid-range punch than the competition. ODO""~ OPaYlDents 0% Interest Un61 January 2004 on sele~ ",odels'" • 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 Kayaba 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. CALIFORNIA Hahm Motorsports Kawasaki 125 E. Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Pomona Valley Kawasaki (714) 563-1700 1170 W. Holt Ave. Ontario, CA 91762 (909) 983-5988 Kawasaki of Bakersfield Mid-Cities Honda-Kawasaki 5919 Rosedale Hwy. Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 631-9690 15725 lakewood Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531-1225 Corona Motorsports Motorsport Warehouse 363 American Cir. Corona, CA 92880 (909) 735-2030 13630 Poway Rd. Poway, CA 92064 (858)513-2444 North County Kawasaki Funbike Center 111 C Street Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-6933 4689 Convoy St. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-6635 Hayward Kawasaki Motorsports San Luis Motorsports 27185 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 537-2257 6 Higuera St. San luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805)541-2200 Mission Kawasaki Saugus Kawasaki 25891 Crown Valley Prkwy laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 582-0351 Ext. 127 26081 BouquetCyn. Rd. Saugus, CA 91350 (661) 254-2929 Kawasaki of Santa Monica 4 I I0 lincoln Blvd. Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (3 I 0) 822-1045 C 2003 Kawasaki Motors 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 Times™ credit card, subject to credit approval. Ofter ends 04130103. Restrictions may apply. See store for details. 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 nol 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 Informalion. Kawasaki's KFX50 is recommended tor use only by persons 6 or older, and the KFX80 IS recommended for use only by persons 12 or older. All children under 16 riding ATVs should ~ have direct adult supervIsion. Kawasaki ATVs With engines of 90cc and above are recommended for use only by persons 16 years of age or older. Kawasaki also recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For more information, see you, dealer, or call the ATV safely Institute at 1-800-887-2887. Warning' AIVs can be hazardous 10 operate For your safety· Always wear a helmet eye ProtectIon and protective c!othlOg Never carry a passenger. Never ride under the influence of drugs alcohol Never ride on public roads or PRUMC2 pavement Avoid eXCessive speeds and stunt dnYlog Be extra careful on dlfflcylt terram or Ka""asaki Let the good times roll~ Thousand Oaks Kawasaki 2388 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91 362 (805J 497-3765 cue. e n _ _ s "APRIL 30. 2003 51