FLOWER OF INTELLIGENCE

Two automotive exhibitions visited by me in September 22, 2012. First is Kawasaki Fun to Ride. I’ve decided to attend this event a days before. However, in the morning my father asked me to have a drive practice.

“Ok, but I want to attend Kawasaki’s event…” I said.
 “It’s ok we’ll attend that event after practice” answered my father.
“Okay, let’s go” I said. I had a drive practice from my place, Pamulang to my cousin’s home in Kebayoran Lama.

The road was in a good condition that day, smooth enough. I finished my fist time practice and gained new record in driving haha.

the stage

Kawasaki Fun to Ride was a launching event for brand new Ninja 250 fi. First time I came in, “hmm it’s a good promotion to introduce the bike”. This event was not only for men but whole family to spend their weekend. Lots of entertainment filled in from live music, dancers, motorcycle freestyle, kid zone, and many more.

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Tom Sykes in action at Imola (src:motosocial)

Tom Sykes' performance with his ZX10R is currently great. After got pole position and third place in previous race at Phillip Island he also got the pole at Imola with two second place finishes and a new lap record. What a result! this result is absolutely great comparing the previous season which he only got one podium at Nurburgring wet race.

Sykes was lead almost in a whole race at Imola but he was easily over taken by Checa in the rest of lap. Sykes and Kawasaki team have a problem in the tires endurance. They absolutely need an improvement for next race. Despite Skykes didn't get the first place although he was dominated, this is a positive result for him and Kawasaki. This is a proof both for Sykes and ZX10R that they could be competitive in this season and they in a way pursuing WSBK championship.

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*this article based on what I feel

I used my friends' bike by the way... when he came with Kawasaki Athlete, "aha, this is the right time to test that bike" said to myself. I immediately asked for a test.

Design
I just want to say "Futuristic" 

Athlete headlamp

Riding position
It's quite good I think. The handlebar designed bit more high, you can compare with other same type like, Suzuki Satria Fu. This one (Athlete) is better for me. For footsteps the position is also good. As a whole the riding position as usual as a road bike, comfortable.

Acceleration
Here is the exciting part. This bike is light.. that's what I felt as started twist the grip. I can easily sped away. This is remembered me for Yamaha Vega ZR, that was light too. But I think Athlete is more light. Eventually I can't tested it further because we take placed in a college. Oh yeah, don't ever compare the acceleration with Suzuki Satria Fu as their specification is so different. Satria is absolutely lead for acceleration.

Dashboard

Handling
I felt the handling also light as well as the bike weight. Moreover I felt this is too light because I usually ride a heavy bike (weight) like, minerva r150vx or Yamaha Scorpio. But while I can adapt the handling I thought this bike is easy to control.

Coclusion

Kawasaki athlete provide a semi-sport bike with quite good acceleration without leaving a comfort side. Nice..

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