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added; “Since the first day of dealing with
Kymco, we found them terrific and we
feel privileged to be partners with such a
reputable company. We honestly believe
Kymco will be the next big brand in the
market”.
Kymco began producing engines and
components in 1963 and has experienced
massive growth, evolving into a global
supplier of over 400,000 Power Driven
Products annually – and growing.
The Kymco philosophy demands
constant and intense R&D to satisfy
the needs of their customers. No effort
is spared to reach greater heights in
developing and manufacturing innovative
products. Kymco’s ‘forward thinking’ focus
dedicates 700 employees to their ‘standalone’
R&D department, which opened in
1978.
The new team at Kymco Australia
have much to achieve. The top priorities
are maintaining the existing Bug dealer
network, while extending the reach of a
wider, stronger, network and rolling out a
comprehensive advertising campaign and
marketing program to support them.
Established New South Wales
Bug/Kymco dealer, Close Motorcycles
understands the importance of quality.
Company principle Andrew adds: Kymco
is our manufacturer of choice largely
because of their reliability.
Having been in the trade for fifteen
years, I am at a stage where I only want
to deal with companies that consistently
deliver a quality product.
As a dealer, I want my post-sale
conversations with customers to be
happy ones, as opposed to lists of faults
or general disappointment with the
scooter as often happened with other
brands.
I believe Kymco to be superior to
most of the established brands in
the marketplace, including European
manufacturers, and expect them to win
more and more customers over time.
There’s never been a better time to
get to know Kymco. When you see the
b i k e s & a t v s
innovative, expanded product range and
the new distribution company in action,
you’re looking at a big name in the future.
For more information and a confidential
discussion about becoming a Kymco
dealer, contact Stuart McLean at Kymco
Australia and New Zealand
03 9580 0788
email:stuart.mclean@kymco.com.au
Richard Scoular at Kymco Australia and
New Zealand 03 9580 0788
email: richard.scoular@kymco.com.au
Tackle the Big Jobs with Kawasaki’s 09 WORKHORSE 360 4x4 ATV
Kawasaki is proud to announce the
release of the 2009 Workhorse 360 4x4 ATV.
With its high torque engine and tough as
nails reliability, the ‘09 Workhorse 360 4x4
ATV.
2009 SUZUKI RM-Z450 NOW IN AUSTRALIA
The 2009 model of new Australasian
Supercross Champion Chad Reed’s
weapon of choice, the Suzuki RM-Z450, is
now available in Australia.
The first mass-produced motocrosser
to feature a fuel injected engine, the RM-
Z450 has revolutionised off-road racing,
taking Suzuki to success across the globe.
With Reed at the helm, the Suzuki RM-
Z450 stormed to the inaugural Australasian
Supercross Championship, winning six of
the seven rounds.
Sporting a bold new look, the 2009
Cut from the same DNA as its big
brother – the awesome KVF650, the
Workhorse 360 4x4 boasts a feature set
usually only found on large capacity ATVs.
Electronic engine braking, on demand
2WD/4WD, a huge payload capacity,
variable torque front differential and
Kawasaki’s exclusive enclosed multi-plate
wet rear brake are just a sample of what’s
on offer. Moving the Workhorse 360 4x4
ATV along is the steadfast 362cc aircooled,
single cylinder, four-stroke engine
combined with Kawasaki’s continuously
variable transmission (CVT).
With high and low forward gears plus
reverse, the CVT enables the engine to
operate in its optimal rpm range, providing
model is powered by a 449cc, four-stroke,
single-cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4valve
engine, with Suzuki’s pack-leading
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system
The potent powerplant combines with
a competition-bred slim chassis, fivespeed
transmission and impressive
brakes and suspension to produce a
race-winning package. A gold-coloured
chain and yellow number plate complete
the factory look of the 2009 Suzuki RM-
Z450, accompanying its new Solid Black/
Champion Yellow livery with new graphics.
www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au
maximum torque regardless of speed or
riding conditions.
Stopping power on the Workhorse 360
4x4 is provided by dual front disc brakes
and Kawasaki’s sealed, oil-bathed, multidisc
rear brake system.
Further speed control is provided by
the Kawasaki Engine Brake Control, which
uses engine compression to help slow the
ATV under certain conditions.
Add to the mix an all new stiffer
suspension package for 2009 courtesy
of Macpherson Strut Independent front
suspension and aluminium swing arm rear
suspension and the Workhorse 360 4x4 is
the standout ATV in its class.
www.kawasaki.com.au
BIKEBusiness
13 January 2009
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