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Do you have details of what is the concern raised by Kawi?I wonder if it is a coincidence that the two most powerful literbikes ever (BMW & new Kawi) both had issues early in their production run with engine reliability? Could it be that as the power race continues manufacturers are pushing what is possible with their production equipment?
....the Achilles' Heel of sportbike ownership.....But can I justify another insurance premium ?:banghead
I think you need to look a bit broader - look beyond the obvious.![]()
I wonder if it is a coincidence that the two most powerful literbikes ever (BMW & new Kawi) both had issues early in their production run with engine reliability? Could it be that as the power race continues manufacturers are pushing what is possible with their production equipment?
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All we know at this point publicly is that the recall involves the engine and Kawasaki has taken the extreme measure of asking owners to return their bikes for a full refund.
When Aprilia had connecting rod problems with the RSV4, they were open about it and replaced the engines but owners had their bikes returned.
It might be something minor with Kwasaki, but their actions do not indicate that. Had it been something external to the engine they would have just recalled and retrofitted the parts.
:rockonI want one in a bad way..
except perhaps a dismal failure **** racer from the mid-90s....nothing beats the raw brutality of a Ninja.
well that's raw futility my friend... :notworthyexcept perhaps a dismal failure **** racer from the mid-90s....![]()
This wasn't a bash on BMW or Kawasaki.I think you need to look a bit broader - look beyond the obvious.
1st off it's no coincidence when you consider Aprilia has had issues too and is nowhere near the most powerrful bike out there so that eliminates that theory.
I have a gut feeling that when Suzuki comes out with their bike it will not have any major issues. :twocentsThis wasn't a bash on BMW or Kawasaki.
Just because Aprilia had issues doesn't prevent this from being an issue with other manufacturers as they push the power envelope. We will see when Suzuki makes a 190 hp bike if their engine lasts.
Aprilia is Italian after all, all bets are off...
I have a gut feeling that when Suzuki comes out with their bike it will not have any major issues. :twocents
I have a gut feeling that when Suzuki comes out with their bike it will have major balls. :twocents
Cough cough (frame weld fails) cough cough
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