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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 compoct 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 possion 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-bock 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- o o ." Do INn ,- Paylnents 0% Interest • 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. unnl January .2004 on sel~ #nodels" • 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. CALIFORNIA HaIIm Molorsports Kawasaki 125 E. Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (714) 563-1700 Pomona Valley Kawasaki 1170 W. Holt Ave. Ontario, CA 91762 (909) 983-5988 Kawasaki of Bakersfield 5919 Rosedale Hwy. Bakersfield, CA 93308 (661) 631-9690 Mid-Cities Honda-Kawasaki 15725 lakewood Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531-1225 Corona Motorsports 363 American Gr. Corona, CA 92880 (909) 735-2030 Motorsport Warehouse 13630 Poway Rd. Poway, CA 92064 (858) 513-2444 North County Kawosaki 111 C Street Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-6933 Funbike Center 4689 Convoy St. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-6635 Hayword Kawasaki MOlorsports 27185 Mission Blvd. Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 537-2257 San luis Motorsports 6 Higuera St. San luis Obispo, CA 93401 (8051541-2200 Mission Kowasaki 25891 Crown Valley Prkwy Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 582-0351 Ext. 127 Saugus Kawasaki 26081 Bouquet Cyn. Rd. Saugus, CA 91350 (661) 254-2929 Kowasaki of Santa Monica 4110 lincoln Blvd. Morino Del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 822-1045 Offer good through April 30, 2003, at your Kawasaki dealer. Thousand Oaks Kawasaki 2388 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 497-3765 2003 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. 'Offer good on select new. not previously registeree Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, JET SKI" watercralt and MULETM utility vehicles on your Kawasaki Good limes™ creeit card, subject to credit approval. Offer ends 04130103. Restrictions may apply. See store for details. t$O down. a payments and 0% interest until January 2004. Finance Charges will not be imposed on these purchases and payments Will not be requiree 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 applJee to all balances. Minimum Finance Charge $2.00. Certain rules C apply to the allocation of payments and finance charges on your promotional purchase if you make more than one purchase on your creeit 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 recommendee for use only by persons 12 or older. All children under 16 riding ATVs should alYim have direct adult supervision. Kawasaki ATVs with engines of 90cc and above are recommendee for use only by persons 16 years of age or older. Kawasaki also recommends that a/l ATV riders take a training course. For more infor· malian, see your dealer, or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1·800-887·2887. Warning: ATVs can be hazardous to operate for your safety· Always wear a helmet eye protectioo and protective c1othlOlj!; Neyer carry a passenger Neyer ride under the IOfluence of drugs or alcohol NeVer ride on public roads or pavement Avoid excessive speeds and stunt dr!VIng Be extra carefUl QO difficult terram PRUMC2 Ka1lVasa Let the good times roll~ eye I .. n .. _ . • MAV7.2003 • I 85