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MORE FROM "KAWA-ZUKI"
First fruits of the recent Kawasaki/Suzuki alliance are four small-bore models, all likely to remain in Japan. Suzuki’s supermotard-style 250SB is a rebadged Kawasaki D-Tracker, while the GSX250FX naked-bike began life as a Ballius II. Kawasaki, meanwhile, gave Suzuki’s Skywave 250 scooter and Epicuro 150 similar makeovers. “The initial sharing of models will help us further expand the increasing popularity of the youth, off-road and competition segments, while maintaining the dominance of our brand in supersport and street categories,” said an American Suzuki spokesman.
COP KATOOM
What not to see in your mirrors? The ThunderWorks KTM TW/LE1, a dualpurpose policebike based on the 640 LC4. Cop-only add-ons include a siren, flashlight holder, handlebar-mounted radio interface, emergency response lighting and topcase. A high-output charging system, waterproofed fusebox and powdercoated brackets ensure
reliability. ThunderWorks (wwwthunderworks.net) also offers a wide range of options "to meet your de partment's needs." Ylkes...
WORLD DUCATI WEEK
With two successful World Ducati Weekends and Ducati Revs America behind them, the folks at Ducati have decided to extend the 2002 edition to a full week. The first-ever World Ducati Week will kick off at the Autódromo Santamonica in Misano, Italy, on Friday, June 14, and run through the World Superbike races there on Sunday, June 23. In between, attendees can enjoy the beautiful Adriatic seaside at designated Ducati beaches, and watch the start and finish of the resurrected Motogiro d’ltalia, which will run from Sunday the 16th through Friday the 21 st. For more information, visit www.ducati.com.
TRIUMPH TRIP
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, ever-escalating sales and a brandspanking-new plant in Hinckley, England, Triumph is saddling up for a whale of a cross-country ride. “Triumph Across America" will leave New York City on June 10, travel up to New Hampshire, down through New England, across the mid-Atlantic states and conclude in California. “Since the 1950s, America has been Triumph’s number-one market, and a significant part of the Triumph legend began here,” said U.S. boss Mike Vaughan. “It’s appropriate that the cornerstone of Triumph’s 100th celebration will include a motorcycle ride with enthusiasts across the USA.” Fancy joining in? Contact your local dealer, or log on to www.triumph.co.uk.
SUPER SLED
First came the YZF-R1. Then, Yamaha Introduced the R1-based WaveRunner FX140 watercraft. Now, the tuning-fork company has stuffed its 20-valve
“Genesis Extreme” fourbanger into a pair of snowmobiles, the 145-horsepower RX-1 and longer-track, reverse-gearequipped RX-1 ER. Top speed for both ’03 machines is said to be more than 130 mph. Not bad for a “sled.”
BOARD BOOST
Former 500cc Wood Champion Kevin Schwantz, moto-journalist John UI nch and roadracer Jeff Nash are The newest additions to the AMA Board of Directors. Of the 12 board mem bers, six are elected by the AMA's general membership to represent their respective regions. The rest are corporate member appointees.
