Kawasaki Motorcycles

Independent in Thoughts and Actions

As you read every word of this article, you will discover why Kawasaki Motorcycles were considered the Mavericks of the industry...

The story of Kawasaki Company goes back to 1924, at that time involved into metallurgy and the aircraft industry.

In 1949, they decided to enter the motorcycle industry producing engines that could be adapted to motorcycles.
It wasn't until 1954 that Kawasaki Motorcycles produced their first complete motorcycle under the name of Meihatsu (a subsidiary of Kawasaki Aircraft Co.).

Almost at the same time, they also tried to introduce their own line of scooters to the market, but they soon realized they couldn't compete against the two giants of the scooters industry for those days: the Fuji Rabbit and the Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon.

And now before continuing with this story, I have to open a big parenthesis..

In 1960 Meguro signed an initial agreement with Kawasaki Motorcycles, and in 1962 they had completely disappeared.

And this brings us back to our story...

In 1960, the company decides to give a serious push to the motorcycle division of Kawasaki Aircrafts. They take out of the market the Meihatsu brand, they build their own plant of low end and low powered machines and buy Meguro.

These brilliant moves and decisions made Kawasaki Motorcycles have one of the widest range of models in the market. Kawasaki Motorcycles could offer at that time (1960's) from a 50cc moped-scooter to a powerful, high end and beautiful 650 cc twin cylinder motorcycle.

Its also important to mention that due to their very own nature, Kawasaki Motorcycles has always played the role of Maverick in the industry and that a feeling of independence from their main competitors has always been present.

Since then, many stories have been written, many models have been produced and many races have been won, the truth is...

Nowadays Kawasaki Motorcycles is one of the major players in the industry and following their tradition, they nowadays offer a wide range of products for all kind needs and likes.

Riding your Motorcycle in the Rain

By: Alan Liptrot

You love riding in the rain don't you? Don't you? Why not? As long as you have the right gear and a little common sense, there's no reason why you can't enjoy a ride out when the wet stuff is falling. I have a friend who goes out every time it rains; mind you, he does live in a garage with a leaky roof, but that's a story for a later date.

The most obvious thing you'll need, that springs to mind is decent clothing, both from a weather and a protection point of view. Waterproofs, decent boots and gloves are a must, and it would help greatly if your visor isn't constantly misting, A neck warmer pulled up over your mouth can help here.

Now what about riding your bike? The thing is to be smooth, and by that I don't mean wearing wrap around shades and a James Dean Tee-Shirt. I'm talking about the way you handle your bike. Accelerate gently, squeeze the clutch and show respect to your brakes. Do not jump on them; treat them as you would treat a Rottweiler with a thorn in its paw. If you're too harsh, it'll bite your head off. Allow extra time and space for braking. This means looking and thinking ahead, anticipating hazards and adopting the optimum road position for bends etc.
When it's raining, it's very important to match your speed with the gear you are in, especially when gearing down. Changing down too early can cause the rear wheel to lock, and that's just what you don't need on a slippery road. Don't forget that your tyres are going to need extra time to reach working temperature too, another reason why smoothness is the key. Steering into bends necessitates even use of the throttle. It goes without saying that braking harshly on a bend in the rain is not a good idea. If you adopt the smooth approach, you will probably find that it will eventually translate across to your dry riding. Riding in the wet can make you an overall better motorcyclist. The anticipation that you have had to learn in the wet, won't suddenly be forgotten when you go out in the sunshine.

Keep an eye out for those dreaded white lines. I try to stay away from them at anytime, but when they are wet, they can become ice-like. Manhole covers too can be slippery. I'm not advocating here that you weave down the road like a demented rattle snake avoiding this and that, but if you can look ahead and see the hazard well before you reach it, all the better. In the wet, diesel can show up like a rainbow in a pool of water. Don't head for the pretty colours, there's no pot of gold there.

Visibility is an issue too. Car drivers can't see you so easily in the rain. The blind spots at the corners of his vehicle increase in the wet. He's limited to the arc that is cleared by his wipers, so make sure that you wearing clothes that are highly visible. This is not a bad idea in the dry either.
Once you've taken on board these few aspects of motorcycling in the rain, donned your wet weather gear and drank your Smoothie, you're ready to head off into the elements, but don't come round my house. I don't want you dripping all over my floor. Go around to my friend's and sit in his garage. He won't be there of course; he'll be out enjoying himself on the bike that was his half of the divorce settlement. Well, you didn't think he was going to give that up, did you?

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Learn to Ride A Motorcycle
By: John Sonter

Now, don’t let fear and danger force you away from the master dream of being able to enjoy the thrill of the road, the adventure and the excitement. It’s truly an unforgettable feeling having that much power sitting right under you.

When my eyes took their first trip up and down the many curves of the motorcycle I fell in love with, I didn’t have a CLUE how to ride one! Do you believe in love at first sight? Because, I do! It wasn’t long before I was off to get lessons on how to ride one of these hot numbers…

It was only a few months ago that I knew nothing at all, so while it’s all fresh in my mind… I want to show YOU the challenges I faced...

I had to learn how to handle certain types of roads, where to lean, move and adjust with ease. Discover what clothing articles would assist in preventing injuries. I needed to find out how to identify obstacles and hazards before its too late and to also uncover the steps to driving for the conditions.

I needed to discover the often fatal mistake many inexperienced bikers make at intersections, discover how to read “vehicle language” and be fully aware of all others who share the road with you and also learn skills that ensure that you’re able to be seen by other motorists on the road.

You can’t put a price on your life, it’s clear that learning these skills is not only important or a great idea, but it’s VITAL to your lifespan. Many people take years and often have small accidents that leave scars, bruises and even broken bones while making these mistakes and others.

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LIST OF INDONESIAN KZ200 CLUBS

Admin have information about Club Merzy Riders address in all of Indonesia Hopefully with this information will give you a spirit of brotherhood among fans and in particular Merzy Riders could strengthen brotherhood among Bikers Merzy Riders in Indonesia And Special thanks for Mbah UUN gave this information for us this info I've edited from FOKZ200.com

JAKARTA REGION

BLACK HAWK BATAVIA (BHB)
RAJAWALI MOTOR CLUB
Jl. Pondok Jaya II No. 44 Mampang Jakarta Selatan
Contact : (021) 7210903

JAKARTA MERZY CLUB INDONESIA (JMCI)
Kantor Dinas Olah Raga dan Pemuda
Prop. DKI Jakarta Jl. Jatinegara Timur No.55 Jakarta
Contatc : (021) 8193892

ROAD EAGLE MOTORCYCLE MC (MOTHER CHAPTER)
Jalan Selamet No. 9 Guntur (Jakarta Selatan- Menteng)
Contact : Rian Leleng (021 95913224)
E-mail : roadeagle_mc@yahoo.com

D'ROMERZ
Fans of KZ200 Community
Jl. Pisangan Baru Timur No.17 jakarta 13110
Contact :
e-mail : z_dani@yahoo.co.id
Phone : (021) 8511777 & 081317857495

MMC OUTSIDERS JAKARTA (MMC)

BIKE ART SOUL JAKARTA

MERZY OWNER GROUP JAKARTA (MOG)

JOGJAKARTA REGION

MERZY OWNERS CLUB YOGYAKARTA (MOCY)
Jl.Ringroad Utara 262 Gorongan 06/02
Condongcatur Depok Sleman Yogyakarta 55281
Contact : (0274) 487504

BLACK RIDERS JOGJAKARTA (BRJ)
Jl. Argolubang No. 1 Yogyakarta
Contact :
Official Site : www.blackraidersjogja.info
Phone : 081392363767

JOGJAKARTA MERZY CLUB (JMC)
Website: http://www.jogjakartamerzyclub.co.cc

BANTENG TEKNOLOGI RISET DAN DEVELOPMENT (BTRED)
JOGJAKARTA
Jl.Kaliurang km 7.8
Gang. Banteng Utama No.31 Sinduharjo
Ngaglik Sleman
Contact :
Phone : (0274) 883734
(0274) 6585137 ---Budi
JAKARTA
Perum Taman Royal 3 CLuster Akasia 2 Blok AS no. 10 Tangerang
Phone : 081318825542 ---Gunawan

GUNUNGKIDUL MERZY CLUB (GMC)
Jl. Kenangan 1 Purbosari Wonosari,
Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta
Contact: 08122967360

SAMBILEGI MERZY CLUB YOGYAKARTA (BELGI)

WEST JAVA REGION

MMC OUTSIDERS (CHAPTER BOGOR)
Jl. Paledang Bogor
Contact :
E-mail : joko_outsides@yahoo.co.id
Phone : +622517173060

BIKERS KZ200 SOCIETY
Jl. Braga 45 Bandung
Contact :
E-mail : kzsociety.@yahoo.com
Phone : 08122345263

SUKABUMI BIKERS
Jl A. Yani No.238 Sukabumi
Contact :
e-mail : gede_anto@yahoo.co.id
Phone : 0266 7117402, 08164636943

BLACK MANGOES
Karangampel. Indramayu. West Java.
contact:
e-mail : blackmangoes@yahoo.co.id
phone : 0812217415 (Mr. Jack)

BLACK LOBSTER CIREBON
Jl. Tengah Tani Raya 72 Cirebon, Jawa Barat
Contact : 081802380040 (Fajar)

CLUB BENTENG MERZY TANGERANG (CBM)
Jl. Galeong RT.04/ RW.07 Tangerang, Banten
Contact : (021) 5587830

CIBINONG MERZY CLUB (CMC)
Jl. Puri Nirwana 2 Blok V No. 9 Cibinong
Contact : (021) 8758930

INI CLUB BINTER MERZY ICBM)
Jl. Margonda No.45 Rt.02/II Depok –Jawa Barat

CIREBON MERZY CLUB INDONESIA (CMCI)
Komplek Villa Intan III Blok XI/10 Klayan Cirebon – Jawa Barat
MERZY OWNERS GROUP TASIKMALAYA (MOG)
Jl. Nagarawangi Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat
Conact : 08122196734

BIG BROTHER KUNINGAN
Jl. Ahmad Yani No.48 Cipicung Kuningan Jawa barat

MERZY CLUB BANDUNG RAYA (MCBR)
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Gg. Fatah II
Bandung Jawa Barat
Official SIte : http://mcbr-mc.blogspot.com

BMCC CIMAHI
Jl. Kamayakan D-37 Cimahi, Jawa Barat
Contacts : (022) 2500298

BOGOR MERZY CLUB (BMC)
Jl. Pandawa Raya 1, Warung Jambu Atas, Bogor Jawa Barat
Contact : Mac Rusmana (0251) 2167260
Blues (0251) 7123280
e-mail : rongsokan_motor@yahoo.co.id

BLUE RANGER BANDUNG
Jl. Cikutra Gg.Sekepondok II No.13 Cicadas,Bandung Jawa Barat
Contact : (022) 7211523 Fax.(022) 4221004
CRMB BOGOR
Gg. Menteng Bogor, Jawa Barat

BINTER RIDER CLUB BANDUNG (BRC)
Jl. Cimuncang Blk 17
Contact : 08156006644
Feri (022) 7210903

KAMI KZ 200 KARAWANG
Ruko Automotif Centre Galuh Mas No.2
Karawang, Jawa Barat
Contact : 08159281882

KZ EVOLUTION CIREBON
Jl. Gunungsari 15 Tuparev
Cirebon Jawa Barat
Contact :
E-mail : kzevo_crb@yahoo.com
Phone : 081324349943

ROAD EAGLE BEKASI
Contact :
E-mail : mawan_kazep@yahoo.com
Phone : 081510477177

CLUB MERZY CIKARANG
Bengkel Netral Jaya Kalimalang
Contact : Daniel (08158236276)
E-mail : clubmerzycikarang@gmail.com
Basecamp di bengkel Netral Jaya Kalimalang

BULDOZER MERZY CLUB BOGOR
Jl. Pintu Ledeng No. 5
Ciomas, Bogor, Jawa Barat
Contact : 081511892233

BLACK RIDERS SUMEDANG
Jl. Mayor Abdurrrahman no. 218
Contact :
Phone : 081321774243, 081321204585
E-mail : bapa.kebos@yahoo.com

MMC Outsider SUMEDANG
Jl Raya Cmalaka (Rasta Shop)
Phone : 085222193933 (CHINO DALUR)
E-mail : eka_mustapa@yahoo.com

DEPOK MERZY TEAM (DEMYT)
Contact :
email : harianto@omaninfo.com

MMC OUTSIDERS BANDUNG (MMC)

GHOSTRIDER BEKASI

MERZY PAMULANG

BRUDERSCHAFT BANDUNG

BINTER SMILE GROUP BANDUNG (BSG)

CORTER PURWAKARTA


CENTRAL JAVA REGION

BLACK EAGLE PEMALANG
Jl. Raya Moga Pulo Sari RT. 04 RW.06 Moga, Pemalang, Jawa Tengah
Contact:
E-mail : blackeagle_kz@yahoo.co.id
Phone : 081911500453
Official Site : www.blakeaglemerzy.com

YUWONO MERZY CLUB (YMC)
Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara No.278 Duku Talit, Juwana Pati
Jawa Tengah

MERZY CLUB PEMALANG (MCP)
Jl. Kerinci Wanarejan Pemalang – 56121 Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0284) 322957

MERZY CLUB MAGELANG (MCM)
Jl. Manjukri No.15 Kauman Magelang, Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0293) 363333, Fax. (0293)311113

BINTER MERZY JEPARA CLUB (BMJC)
Jl. Bima I No.235 GTI Tahunan Jepara, Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0291) 593170

MERZY CLUB PEKALONGAN (MCP)
Jl. Karya Bakti Pekalongan Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0285) 576411

MERZY YOUNG BIKERS PURWOKERTO (MYB)
Jaka Jaya Motor
Jl. Brigjend Encung Purwokerto, Jawa Tengah

SEMARANG MERZY CLUB INDONESIA (SMCI)
Jl. Sendangguwo SLT Rt 011/II Semarang Jawa Tengah.
Contact : (024) 8707569

LAKER MUNTILAN
Jl. Lettu. Sugiarno Bengkel Fajar, Muntilan Jawa Tengah

MERZY CLUB BANJARNEGARA (MCB)
Jl. Dipoyuda No.17 Banjarnegara, Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0286) 594794
MERZY RIDER CLUB WONOSOBO (MERCON)

CILACAP MERZY CLUB (CMC)
Jl. Batam Perum GSP , Blok A.3 No. 25 Cilacap
Contact : (0282) 538390,532231HP. 08179418168, 08122704344, 08122706998

MOTOR MERZY SOLO CLUB (MMSC)
Jl. Puspa XI No.18 Cangkring Malang
Blulukan,Colomadu Karanganyar, Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0271) 724377

BOEMENT MERZY CLUB (BMC)
Jl. HM. Sarbini 69 Sumbing No. 47 Kebumen Jawa Tengah,
Contact : (0287) 382274

BINTER CLUB MOROGENEN BLORA
Ds. Komalan Rt 01 No. 12 Blora Jawa Tengah
KZ2000 SEMARANGKios No.19 Pasar Burung Karimata Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Contact : (024) 3581375

RIDERS 024 SEMARANG
Jl. Blimbing No.5 Semarang, Jawa Tengah
Contact : (024) 8452341

MERZY OWNERS CLUB KUDUS (MOCK)
Samping Museum Kretek Gg. Kr. Manggis, Jawa Tengah

MOTOR MERZY KLATEN (MOZYK)
Jl. Mayor Kusmanto No.108 Klaten, Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0272) 321067 Fax.(0272) 321067

KEBO LANDOH MERZY CLUB (KLMC)
Jl. R.Suprapto No.102 Purwodadi grobogan Jawa Tengah
Contact : (0292) 551605

MERZY BLACK REBON (MBR)
Sekretariat : Jl. Pabrik Pari No.10 Juwana, Jawa Tengah
Contact : 081325120601,08882595462

BACKBONE MERZY CLUB BREBES
Jl. Tentara Pelajar Kota Baru 7 No. 21 RT.03 RW.20
Brebes 52212
Contact :
e-mail : irfan_backbone@yahoo.com
Phone : (0283) 3292187

MERZY CLUB INDONESIA SEMARANG (MCIS)


EAST JAVA REGION

COBRA (BLUE BIKERS DIVISION MALANG)
Jl. Hamid Rusdi Timur VII/53
Malang, Jawa Timur
Contact : (0341) 358493

MAJAPAHIT MERZY CLUB
Jl. Jaksa Agung R.Suprapto No.12 Mojokerto, Jawa Timur

SIDOARJO MERZY CLUB (SMC)
Jl. Wisma Sarinadi T-33 Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur
Contact : (031) 8966980

SURABAYA MERZY CLUB INDONESIA (SMCI)
Jl. Sidorukun Lebar 31 Surabaya, Jawa Timur
Contact : (031) 8966980

COBRA (HARD BIKERS DIVISION SURABAYA)
Jl. Imam Bonjol 105 Krian SIdoarjo, Jawa Timur
Contact: (031) 8972309

BMC SURABAYA
Jl. Petemon III SUrabaya, Jawa Timur
Contact : (031) 5490690

BLOODY RANGERS SIDOARJO
Jl. Ksatrian Perum Park Royal Regency Blok R1 No.9 Buduran Sidoarjo
Contact :
e-mail : forta_satria@yahoo.co.id
phone :0818 2644861

INDEPENDENT MERZY CLUB SIDOARJO (IMC)
Jl. Sono Indah Utara No. 4 RT.02/05 Sidokerto, Buduran
Sidoarjo.
Contact : Purnama (085648540321)

JEMBER MERZY CLUB (JMC)
Jl. Semeru 1 A-9
68121 Jember, Jawa Timur
Contact :
Phone : 081311400773
E-mail : yefrixe@yahoo.com

MERZY RIDER CLUB MAJENANG (MRC)
Jl. Raya cimanggu no 27 pos 53256
Kontak Person : Herri (081542622500)

INDONESIA MERZY CLUB SIDOARJO

BALI AND LOMBOK REGION

BALI MERZY CLUB
Jl. Nangka Utara Permata Arsandi B/27
Denpasar, Bali
Contact : (0361) 418227

MATARAM MERZY BROTHER (MMB)
Jln. Gunung Sasak No:28 Dasan Agung Mataram Lombok NTB.
Tlp. ( 0370 ) 6825717 Hp: 0818366183 ( IRFAN )

SUMATERA REGION

SRIWIJAYA MOTOR CLUB (SMOC)
Jl.Kapten A. Rivai / Bintan No.952 RT.015 RW.004
Lorok Pakjo Ilir Barat I, Palembang 30137
Contact :
e-mail : rum_kz200@yahoo.com
Phone : 08136883328 & 0819684829

MAD ELEPHANT MOTOR MODIFIKASI LAMBUNG MANGKURAT
Jl. Panglima Polim Comp. TNI No. 38 Segalaminder
Tanjung Karang Barat, Bandar Lampung
Contact: (0721) 706715

MEDAN MERZY CLUB (MMC)
Jl. Belat No.44 Medan Sumatera Utara
Tlp. (0616) 631781

MEHOBA (MERZY HOOD BIKERS ATJEH)
Jl. Fajar Harapan No.5 Batoh Leung Bata Banda Aceh
Contact :
Phone : 08126907771 - 08126914205
E-mail : mustika.ahadi@gmail.com

PAMMOR LUBUK LINGGAU
Jl. Yos Sudarso No. 2/3 Taba Pingin Lubuk Linggau 31626
(Rental Komputer Ina-Com Depan Kompi bantuan)

RANGKAYO MERZY CLUB JAMBI
Jl. Kapten Pattimura Jambi
Contact :
e-mail : pepengrangkayo@yahoo.com
phone : 085266138123

BAD BONES CRAZY BIKERS LAMPUNG

BINTER OWNERS CLUB JAMBI (BOCJ)

KALIMANTAN REGION

DARK ANGEL
Jl. Telogorejo No.2 Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur
Contatc : 08164593561

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