Manufacturing News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 3, 2006

NORTHERN OAHE RESCUE TEAM PROGRAM PARTICIPATES
IN KAWASAKI JET SKI® WATERCRAFT LOAN PROGRAM

Contact:
Freeman/McCue Public Relations
John Donaldson
(714) 557-3663 ext 219

MOBRIDGE, SD—–The Northern Oahe Rescue Team has new lifesaving tools to use this year—two Kawasaki JET SKI® watercraft.

The vessels, a 2006 STX™-15F JET SKI watercraft, and a 2006 STX-12F JET SKI watercraft, both provided by C & S Motorsports Kawasaki in Aberdeen, will enable rescue personnel to reach distressed boaters, swimmers, and respond to other water emergencies.

Tony Larsen, President and Coordinator of the Northern Oahe Rescue Team says, “The JET SKI watercraft will be used for water response during emergency calls for service as well as water safety patrols during the summer months when we experience increased boater traffic and a number of special events such as fishing tournaments.”

Both JET SKI watercraft are powered by proven four-stroke technology that has met the California Air Resources Board 2008 emissions requirements, the most stringent marine engine emissions regulations in the U.S. boating industry. Other advanced technological features of this JET SKI watercraft include greatly increased fuel economy, Smart Steering™, a quieter exhaust sound, and a long and wide, comfortable seat that holds up to three people. The craft’s extra-stable hull and automatically retracting step make boarding easy, even in deep water.

"These JET SKI watercraft are ideally suited to rescue situations," said Roger Hagie, director of public affairs for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. "They're quick and maneuverable, and they have no exposed propellers or other moving parts on the outside of the hull that could harm a swimmer. In addition, JET SKI watercraft have a very shallow draft, which enables them to operate in low levels of water that might restrict other boats. We hope JET SKI watercraft can make a significant contribution to water safety on Oahe Lake in the coming months."

Following successful use of JET SKI watercraft by life-saving and marine enforcement agencies throughout the United States, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., implemented an ongoing loan program that allows Kawasaki dealers to provide watercraft to qualified agencies across the country for periods of up to one year. C & S Motorsports arranged this loan and will service the vessel for the duration of the loan period.

This year marks the 17th anniversary of Kawasaki’s law enforcement loan program. Since the program’s inception in 1989, over 1450 individual agencies in all fifty states have borrowed in excess of 5,400 JET SKI watercraft, valued at more than $34 million. Statistical surveys completed by past agencies show that each season hundreds of lives are saved by the use of the loaned watercraft.

JET SKI is the registered trademark of Kawasaki's brand of personal watercraft. Personal watercraft are vessels that are powered by a water jet pump and carry between one and three passengers who sit, stand or kneel on (rather than inside) the vessel's hull.

KMC markets and sells at wholesale Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and utility vehicles through a network of more than 1,500 independent retailers. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of recreational products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

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For an electronic version of this press release, email j.Donaldson@freemanmccue.com