IN
THE
WIND
P46
SUPERCHARGED TEASER
K
awasaki USA has released
the first teaser video of their
new supercharged motorcycle,
the first since the release of the
infamous H2 and H2R of 2015.
This new bike is rumored to
be a sport touring version, in
the same vein as the Kawasaki
Concours 14 (GTR1400), one
that promises great fuel range
but still with that sporting nasti-
ness that made the original H2
(of the modern era) an instant
classic among hardcore sport-
bike riders.
Following is a release from
Kawasaki.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
(KHI) is poised to unveil a brand
new motorcycle utilizing bal-
anced supercharger technology
to create even greater low- to
mid-range pulling power.
While none of the exhilarating
forced induction performance
feeling is missing, this unique
power feeling is now joined by
superior fuel economy and an
overall riding feeling directed
towards the sport touring market.
Supercharge your journey with
the only manufacturer that can
deliver a motorcycle that is built
beyond belief.
All will be revealed at the
EICMA Show in Milan on Novem-
ber 7. Stay tuned! CN
BRAYTON KEEPS WINNING IN AUSTRALIA
T
he second round of the 2017 Australian Supercross Championship took place in Bacchus Marsh,
Australia, October 15, and Justin Brayton (Honda Genuine Racing) came away with the SX1-class
victory over outdoor Aussie champ Dean Ferris (CDR Yamaha) and Todd Waters. Brayton took the
checkered flag with eight seconds to spare over Ferris, who finished well ahead of Waters.
Dylan Long was fourth, while Dan Reardon rounded out the top five. American Nick Schmidt was
sixth.
Brayton led from start to finish while Ferris held down second the whole way. Waters took third from
Luke Clout on the sixth lap and stayed there for the remaining 14 laps.
Brayton, who also won round one, leads the championship with 44 points, followed by Ferris also at
44, with both Waters and Reardon trailing at 36 points apiece. Schmidt is 10th with 22 points.
Gavin Faith was the SX2 winner; he took the checkers four seconds ahead of Jackson Richardson
with Wilson Todd rounding out the podium.
Faith leads the class championship with 47 points over Richardson's 37. CN
