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Kawasaki announced that it will sign a contract with the Italian Bimota as a general importer of Japan, and will release the new "KB4" in Japan in March 2022!
Speaking of Bimota, it is an Italian luxury handmade bike brand that has been making original and stylish motorcycles since its founding in 1972.
Many of the motorcycles that have been released so far are made from major motorcycle manufacturers such as Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Ducati, and all the vehicles are originally produced.In addition, it has a reputation for the good finish that focuses on finishing all models by hand.
This time, KB4, which will be released in Japan, is a model with Kawasaki 1043cc and parallel 4 -cylinder engine on the original vehicle.Let's introduce what kind of bike it is.
Bimota is a Limini -based city of the sea in central Italy, and is an Italian motorcycle brand founded in 1972 as described above.
For nearly 50 years since its birth, it has been a power unit using another company's engine and focusing on the development of cars.In addition, it is the attitude of producing all models in each unit.
The models that have been announced so far have been conducted by Italian Maestro from concepts to design, design, testing, and assembly.
The frames, steering systems, and cooling systems developed based on their own philosophy have been published in many creative, innovative and topical motorcycles.
In addition, all the materials and parts used are carefully selected high quality.The beauty of the details of the details is unique to the hand assembly, and the beautiful body that combines function and design is called "running Italy treasure".
Speaking of Italy, leather products made of bags and shoes are famous, but Bimota is a company that can be said to be a motorcycle handmade workshop.
The new KB4 that Bimota worked on was developed with the concept of "easy to ride, torque, lightweight motorcycles."
The powertrain uses a 1043cc and 4 -cylinder engine mounted on Kawasaki's large sports tsuna "Ninja 1000SX".The engine, which has a reputation for being easy to handle with a wide power band, exhibits maximum output 142ps/10,000 rpm and maximum torque 11.3kg-m/8000rpm.
The body is a unique tralst frame that combines a pipe like a birdcage.The swing arm with an aluminum cut is directly connected to the engine, and a light body is realized by making it a body structure unique to a bimota.
In addition, high -quality carbon fiber is used for bodywork materials such as cowling.The vehicle weight is 194 kg by thoroughly reducing the weight of OZ forged wheels.As a 1000cc sports bike, the lightness is also attractive.
In addition, a short wheelbase is a 600cc class of 1390mm.Normally, the radiator in front of the engine is placed under the rear seat to optimize the front and rear weight balance, and both agile handling and outstanding traction performance.
The suspension is equipped with an inverted type made by Orleans before and after.By adopting a component made by Brembo for the brake, the surrounding foot is also available.
In addition, many electronic control systems that support riding are also a focus.MU (inertial measurement device), cornering management function, intelligent anti -lock brake system, traction control, etc. contributed to high -dimensional riding.
In addition, it is equipped with cruise control that can maintain the set speed on a highway and other ways without accelerator operation, which provides high comfort in touring.
The price (tax included) is 4,378,000 yen, and it will be released in March 2022 at the Bimota regular dealer.However, due to handmade small quantity production, the initial sales volume is limited, and the rights of this model will be lottery.
The detailed application method and the date of acceptance will be announced later on the official website.
(Sentence: Naoki Hiratsuka)
【Related Links】
Bimota Official Homepage https://www.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/bimota/
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