The art of creating Kawasaki motors began motorcycles in 1962, when the company first began developing and manufacturing motorcycles under the name Meguro Manufacturing, another company with whom they had been in partnership. Before that, Kawasaki was known for manufacturing aircraft. Nowadays, the motorcycle & engine division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries has plants all over the world.
Concerning air filters, Kawasaki motors use materials such as paper and cotton to produce artifacts of excellent quality and state-of-the-art performance. Perfect fuel injection, easy maintenance, unabstracted wash-ability, smooth transitions, quick and non-abrasive acceleration – Kawasaki motorcycle filters have it all and then some.
All owners of motorcycles always want the best and one way to achieve that is the increase in horsepower. An important factor in this area is the air filter. Exchanging the stock air filter with a high performance one will give us the maximum performance our engine can achieve.
The advantages of mounting an improved air filter are the easier maintenance as the filters can be washed and installed again as well as the increased horsepower.
In the following tables, we managed to gather all the pros and cons of replacing your stock air filter with an aftermarket high performance one.
The flagship Z900 returns with the new impressive Supernaked Z. Offering an excellent combination of power and control, the new Z900 is fitted with a 948 cc four-cylinder engine and a very light spacer frame. The striker Sugomi design emphasizes the intense sportiness of the motorcycle, while providing rider-friendly control which is easy to learn but difficult to master. Powering up your motor with an easily washable air filter is a surefire way to enhance your riding experience.
The Kawasaki Z750 was launched in 2004 as an economy model, after its bigger brother, the Z1000 in 2003. A sleek design combined with a compact motor and smooth brakes; the Z 750 is gentleman’s motorcycle. It uses a 750-cc sleeved down version of the Z1000 engine, a toned-down front suspension and a conventional exhaust, boasting four valves per cylinder. A considerable upgrade in performance, maintenance and horsepower is the next logical step for your model – one that can be easily attained with an air filter.
Welcome to the all-new Z1000 R Edition. With imposing coloring, Brembo calipers M50 and Öhlins rear suspension, the Z1000 R Edition’s aggressive design elevates the riding experiencer to a whole new level. With a supersport style and design, as well as a state-of-the-art electronic supporting system, this Kawasaki miracle model transforms long distances into pleasurable strolls. All you need to fully realize the bike’s potential is air filters made of cotton or stainless steel, so that you can boost the raw horsepower and torque control to the maximum.
The Versys 650 is a multifunctional motorcycle that is not easily subscribed to one specific category. With long suspension, sport wheels and a two-cylinder engine set for greater efficiency in the low-mid range, the Versys 650 is a hardened fighter, a companion for the city and a conqueror of the mountain roads. What more is there to add to such a feat of technological advancement? Air flow filters for increased acceleration and torque control, that’s what.
Kawasaki introduces a new challenger in the entry-level sport motorcycles category. With an impressive, genuine Kawasaki look, the new Ninja 400 offers an overall better performance from its predecessor, the Ninja 300, thanks to the new 399cc engine and its redesigned, lightweight grid frame. With revised wheels, solid and smooth brakes and user-friendly handling, this model is a mechanized beauty. Ergonomic, sleek and with solid balance, the Ninja 400 is the “beast from the east” that needs an air filter to fully come into its own.
Feel the beat of the city with the new ER-6n. With modern design and the chassis of a fun city motorcycle, the ER-6n is the best choice for many a rider, from the youngest to the most experienced veterans. Agile sporty handling, sharp look and comfortable driving saddles constitute a truly unique motorbike. Its solid brakes, smooth acceleration and top-speed horsepower are all elements that can be perfected if coupled with a motorcycle air flow filter.