Kentaro (Kenny) Sagawa

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Aprilia RS660 Track Test Ride: A Fresh Take on the Joy of Riding a Motorcycle

Photography: Koji Kawamoto Extremely compact, light, and easy I had the chance to test ride Aprilia's latest model, the RS660, at the track and would like to report on it. The other day, I was in char...
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Motorcycle I wish I Had, Honda GB500TT! The Big Single Throbbing Conveys the Longing of a TT Racer

GB500TT Nowadays motorcycles are great, but there were many great and fun motorcycles in the past. I'd like to take a look back at some of the motorcycles that I wish were around today, based on my ow...
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80% of Vehicles Don’t Stop at Pedestrian Crossings | How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of a Rear-end Collision!

Stopping at a crosswalk is a strict rule. The other day, another rider's precious life was lost in a tragic rear-end collision. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, a truck rear-ende...
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[DUCATI Multistrada V4S Test Ride Report] A True Multi-purpose Machine that Conquers All Roads with its Power Beyond Expectations!

New generation Multistrada with V4 engine and radar I attended a test ride of Ducati's new generation adventure motorcycle, the Multistrada V4, in Japan and would like to report on it. Introduced in 2...
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Preliminary Report on the New GB350 Test Ride: The Ultimate in Comfort for the “Single-cylinder Motorcycle” that Everyone Envisions

Air-cooled single-cylinder motorcycle developed by Honda in Japan I'd like to report on a media test ride I attended of Honda's new model, the GB350. The GB350 was developed as a motorcycle for riders...
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Radio Communication Lifted in MotoGP? You May be Able to Listen to the Live Talk Like F1

*Source of the image in the article: motogp.com The world's premier motorcycle road race, MotoGP, is considering the introduction of radio communication as a means of communication between riders and ...
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Is the Metropolitan Expressway a Dangerous Road for Motorcycles?

At around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19, on the Haneda Route of the Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway in Minato-ku, Tokyo, a motorcycle traveling in the left lane came into contact with a passenger car t...
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Triumph Trident 660 Test Ride Review: A Stylish and Great Companion Perfect for Your First Imported Motorcycle

The new standard for middle naked The Trident 660 is a new generation roadster that aims to set a new standard in the mid-engine class, which is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. The Trident is...
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New Rebel1100 Test Ride: This Exhilarating Experience, I Dare to Call it a Casual Sport!

The true heart of the Rebel family with the power of the Africa Twin. I'd like to report on my participation in a media test ride of Honda's new model, the Rebel 1100. The Rebel series, which has been...
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Head-on collision on a Gentle Curve. Why Did the Motorcycle Jump Out of the Way?

It should be a familiar road. At around 10:00 p.m. on September 29th, a large motorcycle and a light passenger car collided on a national highway in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, resulting in the death...
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The Pan America 1250 is Finally Available in Japan. How Powerful is Harley’s First Adventure Machine?

Delivery in Japan starts in July Harley-Davidson's first adventure touring model, the Pan America 1250 and its advanced version, the Pan America 1250 Special, will finally make their debut in Japan. T...
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Marquez Breaks His Right Arm in the Spanish Grand Prix and is Recovering like a Superhero!

*Source of the image in the article: motogp.com The third round of the MotoGP season in Andalusia was a hotly contested affair, with Quartararo winning his second consecutive race and Rossi scoring hi...
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Ninja ZX-25R Test Ride Review | A Screaming Machine that Goes through 17,000rpm

Photography: Hoshino Kosaku I attended a media test ride of Kawasaki's highly anticipated ZX-25R super-quarterback, and after two days of riding both on public roads and on the track, I'd like to repo...
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Summary of Motorcycle Knowledge You Need to Know When Choosing a Motorcycle | Engine Edition

What are the differences in ride quality and advantages and disadvantages depending on the number of cylinders? It is not an exaggeration to say that the ride quality of a motorcycle is determined by ...
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New CBR600RR Debuts at Last: 100% Pure Sport Armed with Electrical and Aerodynamic Power!

The new CBR600RR from Honda made its debut, on Friday, August 21. Let's take a look at some of the information and promotional videos that were released. Honda Unveiled the New CBR600RR on their Websi...
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Royal Enfield Opens Tokyo Showroom, a Hands-on Space with the Scent of Bright British Motorcycles

Royal Enfield has opened its first brand showroom in Japan, "Royal Enfield Tokyo Showroom" in Suginami City, Tokyo. I attended the pre-opening media test ride and would like to report on the event. An...
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KTM’s Big Breakthrough in MotoGP, What is the Secret of its Strength! | Part 2

*Image Source: motogp.com In the second part of this series, we take a closer look at the secrets of KTM's strength as it continues to make great strides in MotoGP this season. In the second part, let...
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KTM’s Big Breakthrough in MotoGP, What is the Secret of its Strength! | Part 1

▲Image Source: motogp.com KTM (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) rider Brad Binder finally reached the top of the podium at the Czech Republic GP, the fourth round of the 2020 MotoGP season. This is KTM's ...
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BMW’s Most Powerful Machine, the M1000RR! It’s an SBK Racer with a Wing!

Maximum speed 315km/h, BMW Motorrad's first M model. The ultimate supersport from BMW, the M 1000 RR. The M 1000 RR is based on the S 1000 RR, the pinnacle of the current sports model range, and is th...
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Group of Motorcyclist Caught Riding Amok! Let’s Ride with Morals in the Wake of the Corona Disaster!

To practice driving on the track is not the end of the world. This week, five men (aged between 27 and 55) were arrested on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Law (prohibition of joint dangerous ...
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