No kawasaki moped? why not?

[w1ngzer0]

I am going to have to downgrade to a moped for a while. Why doesn't kawasaki make them? I was hoping to own only kawasaki 2 wheeled vehicles. but i have to go yamaha for this

[Scruffy]

Why bother? Most people who want a smaller cc machine buy a Chinese one for under $1000 and throw it away when it breaks down. Just another part of today's disposable society.
-Scruffy

[zedx11]

plus if you ever had to work on a Bergman you wouldn't want one. to check the spark plug you have to completely strip every piece of plastic from the front floor boards back.

[Sassy Chassis]

There are some good scoots out there...you pay more, you get more (usually). Have you looked at Kymco? Those are good scoots. I love the Honda Metropolitan...and if I was going to get another "toy" that's probably what I would buy, but they are only 50ccs. Piaggio makes some really cool, but more pricey, scooters too.

[andrushok]

Whait is the problem with Yami?

[Bill Austin]

Why bother? Most people who want a smaller cc machine buy a Chinese one for under $1000 and throw it away when it breaks down. Just another part of today's disposable society.
-Scruffy

Jeez Scruff, cut the Chinese bikes a break. They are actually not that bad. Those companies employ some of the most talented 12 year old, $1.25 an hour can buy....

[Grog_280]

Same reason why there isn't a 1600CC or larger bagger. (even though I'd love to see the V2K engine on a bagger/Nomad frame.) Not enough money and remember that MawKaw is not just a manufacturer of motorcycles and ATV's. We (the motorcycle group) are just a minor fraction of the mother corporation.

From Wikipedia:

Company Profile
Company Name : Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Established : October 15, 1896
Head Office Locations:
Tokyo Head Office
World Trade Center Bldg., 4-1, Hamamatsu-cho,2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6116, Japan
Kobe Head Office
Kobe Crystal Tower, 1-3, Higashikawasaki-cho, 1-chome, Chūō-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo 650-8680, Japan
Representative: Tadaharu OHASHI, President
Capital: 92,084 million yen (As of March 31, 2006)
Number of Shares Outstanding: 1,390,587,928 shares (as of March 31, 2002)

Affiliates/subsidiaries

Japan
Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
Kawasaki Precision Machinery Ltd.
Kawasaky Plant Systems Ltd.
NIPPI Corporation
Kawasaki Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Motors Corporation Japan
Kawasaki Safety Service Industries, Ltd.
Kawaju Shoji Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo Co., Ltd.

International
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (U.S.A.), Inc.
Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.
Kawasaki Robotics (U.S.A.), Inc.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.
Kawasaki Construction Machinery Corp. of America
Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc.
Kawasaki do Brasil Indstria e Comrcio Ltda. (Brazil)
Kawasaki Aeronutica do Brasil Indstria Ltda. Brazil
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (U.K.) Ltd.
Kawasaki Precision Machinery (U.K.) Limited
Kawsaki Robotics (UK) Ltd.
Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH
Kawasaki Robotics GmbH
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Europe) B.V. (The Netherlands)
KHI Europe Finance B.V.
Kawasaki Motors Europe N.V.
Kawasaki Machine Systems Korea, Ltd.
Wuhan Kawasaki Marine Machinery Co., Ltd. (People's Republic of China)
Shanghai Cosco Kawasaki Heavy Industries Steel Structure Co., Ltd.
Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries　 (H.K.) Ltd. Hong Kong
Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
KHI Design & Technical Service Inc. (the Philippines)
Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (The Philippines)
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
P.T. Kawasaki Motor Indonesia
Kawasaki Motors Pty. Ltd. (Australia)

[r2kool4u]

Yeah they make some good Protable DVD players.

[w1ngzer0]

Whait is the problem with Yami?

Nothing. Just trying to stay with one brand. Im stupid like that




fuel injected 2.1 gallon tank... lol 2k is the price.

[vulcan500rider]

I've always felt that mopeds and small (50cc) scooters are much more dangerous than bikes that can keep up with traffic. In my mind, you're better off with a bike like the Eliminator 125. Not freeway legal but will keep up with any city street traffic. I just don't like all of these cars and trucks passing me - I'd rather be the one doing the passing.

[Rhapsody]

We (the motorcycle group) are just a minor fraction of the mother corporation.

Yep. I admit it. I was the one who bought the Kawasaki cordless drill set yesterday at Costco, NOT because I needed a cordless drill set, but because it was a Kawasaki.

My Nomie needed some company in the garage. Sure, the Toyota and Nissan are both her countrymen, but she needed a true family member.

[andrushok]

Nothing. Just trying to stay with one brand. Im stupid like that

This is not good idea IMHO. You can be more flexible.
Just one sample: Toyota has a good (I can say very good) cars: in comparison price/quality. I like Toyota's cars. But toyota's trucks is not such good, Ford's trucks are much better. So I am not such stick there: I have Toyota Camry (mostly for my wife) and F150 for myself.

So DO NOT PUT ALL EGGS IN ONE BASKET
Just my opinion ... Please, do not beat me

[pitchinguy]

^^Good move on the 150 there Andru!^^

[andrushok]

^^Good move on the 150 there Andru!^^

Yep! Sure!

[GreenJello]

I've always felt that mopeds and small (50cc) scooters are much more dangerous than bikes that can keep up with traffic. In my mind, you're better off with a bike like the Eliminator 125. Not freeway legal but will keep up with any city street traffic. I just don't like all of these cars and trucks passing me - I'd rather be the one doing the passing.

Ditto. You've got all the disadvantages of a bike, ie exposed, with none of the advantages, ie speed and manuverability.

BTW, I paid 2K for my VN750 used, best decision I ever made.

[w1ngzer0]

Maybe i can find another 250.

[hot_shoe_cv]

I haven't heard anyone mention the Honda Silver Wing scooter...600cc, EFI, tons of storage, 100mph plus,2 up ready, etc. 518 lbs.

[DrunkenMonkey]

This would be a “downgrade” that I could easily live with.

[Sassy Chassis]

I haven't heard anyone mention the Honda Silver Wing scooter...600cc, EFI, tons of storage, 100mph plus,2 up ready, etc. 518 lbs.

If you're going to ride something that big...it might as well be a motorcycle!