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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® zx6R 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 UNHRAK® 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. • 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. o o DOlIVn Paylnents 0% Interest U"", January 2004 on seleC'l #nodels .... • All-new aluminum perimeter frame is lighter, more compact. Rake is 25 degrees. Moving the swingorm pivot forward helps shift weight bias onto the front wheel. • New front 41 mm inverted Koyoba 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 Hohm Motorsports Kawasaki 125 E. Ball Rd. Ano~imJ CA 92805 (71A) 563- 1700 Kawasaki of Baklll"sfieid 5919 Rosedale Hwy. Pomona Valley Kawasaki 1170 W. Holt Ave. Ontario, CA 91762 (909) 983-5988 Mid-Cities Honda-Kawasaki (661)631-9690 15725 Lakewood Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531-1225 Bakersfield, CA 93308 Corona Malorsparts Matorsport Warehouse . 363 American Cir. Corona, CA 92880 (909) 735-2030 13630 Poway Rd . Poway, CA 92064 (858)513-2444 Narth County Kawasaki 111 C Street Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-6933 Funbike Center 4689 Convoy St. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-6635 Hayward Kawasaki Malorsparts San Luis Motorsports 27185 Mission Blvd. Hqyword, CA 94544(510)537-2257 Son Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Mission Kawasaki 25891 Crown Valley Prkwy Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 1949) 582-0351 Ext. 127 6 Higuera St. (805) 541 -2200 Saugus Kawasaki 26081 Bouquet Cyn. Rd. Savgus, CA 91350 (66]) 254-2929 1bousancI Oaks Kawasdki 2388 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Jhousand Oaks, CA 91362 18054 .497-3765 Offer good through April 30, 2003, at your Kawasaki dealer. 02003 Kawasaki Motors Corp.• U.S.A. 'Olfer good on select new, not preViously registered Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, JET SKI" "latercralt and MULE.... utility vehicles on your Kawasaki Good Times'M credit card, subject to credit approval. Offer ends 04/30103. Restrictions may appiy. 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 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 financ~ 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 ~se only by persons 6 or older, and the KFX80 is recommended tor 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 infor· mation, see your dealer, or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800·887-2887. Warnjng' ATVs can be hazardous tp operate For your safety. Always wear a helmet eye protectjon and protective clothing Never carrY a passeoger Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol Never ride 00 public roads or pavement Avoid excessive speeds and stunt driving Be extra careful QO difficult terrain PRUMC2