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The name ‘Katana’ brings to mind a sharp, curved blade, used by the Samurai of feudal Japan. Fitting then, that the name would be used on the winner of a cutting-edge design exercise that German motorcycle magazine Motorrad started back in 1979. They invited three famous design houses to provide ideas for how motorcycles should look in the forthcoming ‘space-age’ 1980s. Porsche Design, Ital Design and Target Design took part and it was  based on a 750cc MV Agusto shaft-drive four from Target that won and was displayed at the IFMA Cologne show at the end of 1979. Target had been founded that very year by Hans-Georg Kasten, Jan Fellstrorn and Hans Muth. Kasten had started his design career at Porsche in the 1970s and later worked at BMW on motorcycles such as the GS80. Muth had already established a reputation by designing the first properly aerodynamic motorcycle, the BMW R100 R S sports tourer.

Royal Enfield, like many early motorcycle manufacturers, has its origins in bicycles—but it also supplied firearms parts to the British government’s Royal Small Arms Factory. It created its brand name simply by combining the rather impressive-sounding “Royal” and the name of the town in which the factory was located: Enfield, England. The first Royal Enfield motorcycle, essentially a bicycle with an engine bolted to the front downtube, was built in 1901.

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: we absolutely love Kawasaki motorcycles. After all, this company has been making everything from ships to heavy equipment for over 100 years. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR is no exception, and we’re proud to bring Kawasaki racing power to New Jersey with this incredible motorcycle. But don’t just take our word for it: Kawasaki won the SBK Superbike Award for four years in a row, from 2015-2018.

Triumph is the Harley-Davidson of the United Kingdom. Since their origin in 1884, they’ve come to dominate the British motorcycle market. Today, they’re the biggest motorcycle manufacturer in the United Kingdom.

When they were first founded, Kawasaki produced ships and aircraft. For more than half a century, they’ve been making some of the world’s best motorcycles. People around the world love Kawasaki motorcycles because they’re incredibly reliable and durable.

For nearly 100 years, Kawasaki has been producing top-of-the-line products. From the ships they built in Japan in the 1800s and early 1900s to their complete array of Powersports products today, these products have been trusted for generations.

As the premier Honda motorcycle dealer New Jersey has to offer, our team at Cross Country wanted to give you some more information about this iconic, and famous brand and how it can improve your experience on the roads and on the trails. At Cross Country Powersports, we’re proud to carry their incredibly dependable line of motorcycles. Whether you’re an entry-level or experienced rider, we know you’ll find a Honda motorcycle you’ll love.

Initially an aircraft manufacturer, Kawasaki has been making motorcycles for more than 50 years. Some of their early engines in the mid-20th century even said “Kawasaki Aircraft” on them. Since they started making Powersports products, they’ve become one of the world’s most popular and reliable brands.

Polaris Industries produces some of the coolest products in Powersports, from Indian Motorcycles to snowmobiles, ATVs, and side-by-sides. But the Polaris Slingshot is so impressive that American states can’t even agree on what to call it.

You might not realize it, but your UTV is operating with untapped potential. Release optimized performance with the right side-by-side accessories! There are various UTV parts that can be tweaked so you can have a better riding experience. Below we cover the top performance upgrades to consider.