Ever since its rejuvenation in 2003, Kawasaki has shown a steadfast determination to create bikes that unashamedly stand out from the crowds. You struggle to find a shrinking violet in the range and, like them or loath them, there's no denying that the firm's machines have their own unique selling points.
However, the problem with creating extremes is that you're always targeting a small group of like minded individuals, and when you fail to raise their dander, dealers are stuck with bikes gathering dust on their showroom floors. Which is exactly what happened with the early Ninja ZX-10R models.