Yamaha started as a precision musical instrument manufacturer before it started to produce motorcycle. In early 50s, after the World War II, many machines with high precision that has been used for making aircraft like propellers for the Imperial Navy fleet such as the A6M-Zero war plane which is the one used in kamikaze attack at Pearl Harbour.

The YA-1 is equipped with 2-stroke engine and 125cc of displacement. YA-1 is strongly inspired by the design of German’s bike that is DKW RT125. Many bikes actually inspired by the DKW RT125 bikes like the BSA Bantam (Britain), M1A Moskwa (Russia) and WHM SHL125 or Sokol 125 (Poland). It is said that DKW RT125 is the most copied bike.  (more…)

The image of Kawasaki Z1000 stills lingers in my mind after the visit to Kawasaki Fun Carnival on 24th April. The actual live view of this bike shows it is much more beautiful than what you see in pictures.

Kawasaki Z1000 is one of the most popular naked superbike other than the Aprilia Tuono 1000R, Ducati Monster, Triumph Street Triple and BMW K1200R. I personally like this Kawasaki Z1000 since it is just pure beauty, pure simple and pure Japanese style. The design looks sharp with nice beast looks from its headlamp.

Since I’m just moped rider (I think most of MM reader is moped rider like me), this Kawasaki Z1000 will just something that I can dream of since the price for it is at RM81,100 as I look in mudah.my sales page.

Check out the technical specification below:

ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves
Displacement 1,043 cm³
Bore and Stroke 77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Compression ratio 11.8:1
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Honda Wave Dash Specifications
ENGINE
Engine Type
Air Cooled, 4 Cycle Engine OHC
Bore & Stroke
50.0 x 55.6mm
Displacement
109.1cc
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Engine Starter System
Kick Starter (RS)
Electric Starter (RSR)
Lubricating Oil Capacity
1.0 litre

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