Kawasaki (bicycle brand)

Kawasaki is a brand of bicycle produced by various manufacturers from time to time since the 1970s.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The bicycle types have included BMX,[1][2][3][4][7] mountain,[5] fatbikes,[8] and e-bikes.[6] Manufacturers have included Huffy,[3] CGF Factory,[5] and Diavelo.[6][9] Promotion of the Kawasaki BMX brand included sponsoring BMX racing.[10][11]

BMX

Kawasaki BMX bicycles were welded by Triple-A Accessories in southern California in the 1970s.[12] Frames were made from steel and aluminum with TIG and MIG welders.[12] The frames had a rear suspension consisting of a swingarm supported by a spring on each side.[3] The front fork was attached to the frame by a triple clamp but was not telescopic, even though the bottom of the stanchions were covered by a boots to give the appearance of being telescopic.[3] The bikes had banana-style seats and BMX-style handlebars.[3]

MTB

Kawasaki mountain bikes were sold at Kawasaki motorcycle dealerships in the 1990s.[13] The 1994 KMB 450 model had a rigid steel rear frame and telescoping forks with elastomers.

In 2018, a 34-lb, full-suspension mountain bike with 26-inch wheels and a front disc brake was offered under the Kawasaki brand name.[14]

See also

References
  1. "Testing the Kawasaki BX-200". Bicycle Motocross News. October 1975. Retrieved 2018-05-12. volume 2 no.9 - october 1975. Brian Ramocinski on the Kawasaki on the cover. Testing the Kawasaki BX-200.
  2. "../history/1897-1979". 23Mag. Retrieved 2018-05-12. Following Yamaha's footsteps, Kawasaki introduces an aluminum shocker.
  3. "BMX Bikes / K / Kawasaki". BMXMuseum. Retrieved 2018-05-12. 1975 Kawasaki BX-200. In 1996 cheap department store bikes were sold with the Kawasaki name plastered all over. It seems that in 2005 they have started selling bmx bikes again.
  4. Rick Sieman (July 1, 2004). "Behind The Scenes At Vintage Iron - Hanging Out With Rick Doughty". Off-road. Retrieved 2018-05-12. All kinds of vintage stuff can be found throughout the shop. High up on a shelf you'll find a Yamaha and a Kawasaki BMX bike from the 70s.
  5. "Kawasaki Bicycles". Cycling News. December 22, 2017. Retrieved 2018-05-12. CFG Factory has officially-licensed Kawasaki trikes and bicycles.
  6. Oli Woodman (September 7, 2017). "5 disappointing collaborations from brands you'll already know". Bike Radar. Retrieved 2018-05-12. OMG, Kawasaki producing a mountain bike?! This must be awesome, or perhaps it could've been had Kawasaki not simply licensed its name out to someone else's somewhat generic e-bike. In fact, the design comes from Diavelo.
  7. Gavin Lucas; Stuart Robinson (May 16, 2012). Rad Rides: The Best BMX Bikes of All Time. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN 978-1856697262. Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2018-05-12. Kawasaki BX200
  8. Matthew R. Duncan (2018). "Best Fat Bikes for 2018 Reviews: 1. Kawasaki Sumo 4.0 Fat Tire Bicycle". BikeGeeky. Retrieved 2018-05-13. Cons: Very heavy bike
  9. "New Kawasaki Electric Bikes presented by Diavelo". BikeToday. August 21, 2017. Retrieved 2018-05-12. Diavelo (Netherlands) – New Kawasaki line up designed by Diavelo. Kawasaki introduces a new e-bike model program for 2018. The models are equipped with Shimano Steps and Bosch mid motors.
  10. Bart de Jong (Dec 14, 2017). "Rare Footage from 1976 Kawasaki BMX Race at Saddleback Park". Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  11. "David Clinton". United States Bicycling Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2018-05-12. First rider to hold a pro license and first factory sponsored rider; Kawasaki
  12. "Kawasaki BMX, Race Inc, and Bill Bastian". BMX Society. Retrieved 2018-05-12. Like some sort of Karmic accident, my first real job was welding bicycle frames for a company under contract with Kawasaki.
  13. "Kawasaki KBM450 Review". Bike Magazine. October 1994. Retrieved 2018-05-13. We think the CMB450 is brilliant, though £650 seems steep for a bike with no engine.
  14. Robert Hos Moore (2018). "Best Full Suspension Mountain Bike 5. Kawasaki DX 26 Bicycle reviews". BikeJar. Retrieved 2018-12-08. Pros: Lightweight, dynamic, inexpensive and comfortable to ride. Cons: Not so easy to set up.
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