REVIEW Kawasaki 150 RR : The Legendary KIPS

     Hi! Hello! I come here again, with my another review. And this time I gonna review my friend's bike, the Kawasaki 150 RR KIPS. This is a bit different with others review. This is the first time I review a two stroke machine. From what I have heard, this is much faster than four stroke. A 150 cc of two stroke can be faster than 150 cc of four stroke. They even said that 150 cc of two stroke, can beat 250 cc of four stroke. This could be right. But still I wanna find to figure it out, let's do some review of this bike.

      So now, what do we know about this Kawasaki KIPS? We all know that this is 150 cc of displacement and using 2 stroke engine. But not many of us knows that this bike also known as Kawasaki ZX150R.  You know like others Kawasaki ZX2R, ZX6R and ZX10R, the name of ZX150R means racing spec. In other words, it is among the fastest in its class.

     Not much people know that this 2 stroke machine is using liquid cooler! Single cylinder with Kawasaki’s patented SUPER KIPS (Kawasaki Integrated Power Valve System), will ensure continuous and usable power delivery across the entire power band. For experienced rider, the Super Kips powered Ninja KRR ZX150 will not disappoint. On paper, the engine provides massive power at 29.6ps for a bike that is only 124.5kg of curb weight. That's super light, and super fast.

      This is the owner for Kawasaki KIPS that I review today. His name is Mohd. Ehsan. You can call him San. He's sure playboy! Hahaha. Kidding bro! He is the member of Kinabalu Leperians and KZMC. San has been riding this machine for years and rode for thousands of mile age. So he is here to share some of his experiences about this Kawasaki KIPS 150 RR for helping me to complete this review. Thanks to him.So here we go to the Pros and COns about Kawasaki KIPS 150 RR!

PRO

1. SPEED
       You know its two stroke engine system. And you know it ts racing spec. Than you know how fast this bike can goes. Its much faster that Yamaha RXZ and Honda NSR, and can be arc rival for Yamaha TZM! This could be the good choice for 150 cc of 2 stroke bike!
   
2. SUPER LIGHT
        Yeah this is a small bike as you can see. Its much smaller compared to its rival, the Yamaha TZM. The curb weight is 125.4 KG, allow you to take advantage in acceleration. Also can gives you passion during taking cornering..
   
3. RELIABLE
       This bike has long year from it starts produced back in 1988, and you can still see this bike still riding in our town. Even the first model are still can be seen on the road. Kawasaki has been great job making a long life of motorcycle.
    
4. NICE LOOK
       Even this is not a super bike, but this this bike has full fairing and makes it look like a mini super bike. RIding a full fairing bike can attract a lot of attention on crowd!
   
   
   
   
   

CONS

1. MAINTENANCE AS USING OLD ENGINE SYSTEM
       Yes, two stroke machine is old engine system. That is not much rider using this kind of engine. The maintenance is too high. You need to refill the 2t fuel every two weeks, at least. Unless you know how to maintain this bike there will be no problem.
   
2. POLLUTION
      Of course Kawasaki KIPS is not really a green planet bike, again a two stroke engine causes more smoke than four stroke. Two stroke also have loud sound, especially when they go full throttle with full modification on their exhaust. So overall, this bike causes both air and sound pollution.
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3. CONSUME MUCH FUEL
      Kawasaki KIPS is still using carburetor. SO it consumes more fuel than fuel injection bike. Of course the tank is not too big big if you looking for fuel saver bike, Kawasaki KIP is not one of them.

      That is all about my review on this bike. Overall I can say is, this is a good bike for those who for looking a fast 2 stroke bike. But its more difficult to maintain compared to four stroke ones. If you looking for fuel saver bike, this is not your right choice.

     

     But if you looking a bike that can defeat Yamaha RXZ, and not lose to Honda NSR, and Yamaha TZM? I suggest you this bike since this is the fastest 150 cc of two stroke bike that I ever ride. 

   So that's all for my review. And thanks to San for sharing his experiences with Kawasaki KIPS, and also allow me to review his bike! As a big token, here some of his photos during riding with Kawasaki KIPS 150 RR.

(The time when we riding to Benoni Village) 

(And his time when he was at Lawas Bike Event)

  That's all mates! Thanks for reading. Yeah before I leave you here some photo a hot girl with Kawasaki KIPS. Remember, she is NOT San's girlfriend!

P/S: San! Can you do this? Hahahaha. Thank you all of you. Have a nice day and see you next ride. Happy Sunday!