Kawasaki (bicycle brand)

Kawasaki is a brand of bicycle produced by various manufacturers from time to time since the 1970s.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]} The bicycle types have included BMX,^{[1][2][3][4][7]} mountain,^[5] fatbikes,^[8] and e-bikes.^[6] Manufacturers have included Huffy,^[3] CGF Factory,^[5] and Diavelo.^[6][9] Promotion of the Kawasaki BMX brand included sponsoring BMX racing.^[10][11]

BMX

Kawasaki BMX bicycles were welded by Triple-A Accessories in southern California in the 1970s.^[12] Frames were made from steel and aluminum with TIG and MIG welders.^[12] The frames had a rear suspension consisting of a swingarm supported by a spring on each side.^[3] The front fork was attached to the frame by a triple clamp but was not telescopic, even though the bottom of the stanchions were covered by a boots to give the appearance of being telescopic.^[3] The bikes had banana-style seats and BMX-style handlebars.^[3]

MTB

Kawasaki mountain bikes were sold at Kawasaki motorcycle dealerships in the 1990s.^[13] The 1994 KMB 450 model had a rigid steel rear frame and telescoping forks with elastomers.

In 2018, a 34-lb, full-suspension mountain bike with 26-inch wheels and a front disc brake was offered under the Kawasaki brand name.^[14]

See also

• Kawasaki motorcycles
• David Clinton

External links

• Project Kawasaki BX200 Pro Series
• Kawasaki at the BMX Museum
• Kawasaki Mountain Bike Ads