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Kawasaki
Kawasaki had its beginning as an aircraft manufacturer and since 1962 has been making low-flying motorcycles that have since won world and national road and off-road racing titles. It’s known as the “green machine” because of its corporate colours. We preview coming models and Kawasaki technologies such as the new supercharging in the H2 and H2R sportsbikes. We also road test Kawasaki motorcycles for performance, handling, economy, value, styling, comfort and more.
We, as riders, all have our favorite types of motorcycles to ride. For some, it’s tucked down low over a...
We’ve known that the Bimota KB4 has been in development for a while now. The Italian firm first showcased the motorcycle at EICMA 2019, and two years later, the production-ready iteration has made its debut at EICMA 2021. Powering the KB4 is the same 1,043cc inline-four engine as the one...
Kawasaki showcased multiple models from its 2022 lineup at the recently concluded EICMA show in Milan. Of the lot, the...
Toprak Razgatlioglu has become the first rider to dethrone Jonathan Rea as WorldSBK Champion since 2015. Razgatlioglu clinched the 2021...
Kawasaki has just announced that it will no longer participate in the Australian Superbike Championship with immediate effect. MCNews Australia has reported that Kawasaki Motors Australia is withdrawing all racing support in ASBK for 2022, following the tough couple of frustrating seasons that manufacturers have had in racing. Kelvin Reilly,...
Team Green is fixing to release a beastie into the European market – and many are rating the bike as...
Not much time has passed since the Japanese Motorcycle manufacturer released a statement to the masses revealing that Kawasaki plans...
The President of Kawasaki Motors, Hiroshi Ito, has announced that none of the manufacturer’s motorcycles will be powered by petrol by 2035. This is huge news from the Japanese manufacturer that has already had quite a busy year. In November 2020, Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that the motorcycle business would...
In November 2020, Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced that the motorcycle business would spin-off as a separate company called Kawasaki Motors...
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 family will see the addition of two variants in 2022, albeit ones that sport minor changes....
While the prospect of jumping onto a liter-class supersport may seem enticing for a new rider, it may not be the best idea to do so. That’s why motorcycle licenses in several countries have classes. In Europe, for instance, beginner riders only have access to A1-approved motorcycles – engines no...
Kawasaki has been experimenting with hybrid motorcycles for a while. None of them are in production, but we’ve seen several...
In the automotive world, the ‘SE’ suffix usually denotes ‘Special Edition’, typically bringing better hardware and additional features to a...
Not too long ago, Kawasaki took the incredibly smooth inline-four motor that powered the Z900 and put it in a retro-themed iteration called the Z900RS. This proved to be a rather fruitful decision, considering that the RS was well received and is still a popular model. It’s not surprising that...
As much as the increased energy limitations of Europe give me an occasional case of the bike blues, you can’t...
Kawasaki’s midrange motorcycles are known for their versatility in today’s market. The 650 class from Kawasaki has proven its utility...
Blast From The Past It’s official, the Kawasaki Meguro occult revival ritual is almost complete. The Meguro K3 has been added to Kawaski’s Japanese website with an official Japanese release scheduled for February 1st, 2021. The major Japanese motorcycle manufacturer originally pulled the sheets on the idea of reviving their...
The 250 We All Really Want Kawasaki has a new bike for the Japanese market and it’s the 2021 Kawasaki...
New Sportbikes and Dual Sport Machines Kawasaki just revealed to the world some new motorcycles for the 2021 model year....
H2 Inspired ZX Bikes On the Way The ZX-10R has gone quite some time without much of a visual update beyond a few small tweaks here and there. With the H2 bringing entirely new design language to the Kawaski lineup, it was only a matter of time before they started...
Green Means GO The 125 series of Kawasaki motorcycles (Ninja 125 and Z125) and the Z900RS have just been announced...
Don’t Worry, I Can’t Afford the Real Thing Either If you’re an avid sim-racer or just picked up your new...
Kawasaki has been working on a supercharged two-stroke and electric hybrid motorcycle since 2017 and has now filed a patent for a boost button for extra oomph. Their original patent application was filed with Japan’s patent office in December 2017 and again a year later in the US Patent Office. It shows...
Kawasaki Motors Australia as recalled 80 current-model Ninja ZX636 motorcycles because the horn is not durable enough. That’s right …...
Kawasaki has filed a trademark for “Noslisu” for a range of three-wheeler bicycles, e-bikes and motorised leaning trikes. The filing...
Kawasaki is moving closer to producing its EV Endeavor electric motorcycle with new patent drawings showing a removable battery and motor. Their electric prototype was shown at the EICMA motorcycle show last November. Since then, Kawasaki has released teaser videos. The first official video from the company shows the work...
Rumours are circulating that Kawasaki is planning to shoehorn its supercharged 998cc inline four into their Vulcan cruisers. It was sparked...
Kawasaki displayed its electric project electric bike at the EICMA motorcycle show and now has released a teaser video showing it...
Kawasaki used to supply engines for esoteric Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota and now they are collaborating to share engineering ideas such as hub-centre steering. The first result of their collaboration is the upcoming Tesi H2 powered by a Kawasaki H2 supercharged 998cc inline four. Not only is it propelled by the...
Kawasaki seems to be following Yamaha and Honda in developing a leaning three-wheeler with its latest patent application in the...
Kawasaki will beat Ducati and KTM to the punch by introducing Bosch’s full suite of Advanced Rider Assistance Systems in...
Kawasaki has displayed its EV Project electric bike at the EICMA motorcycle show as the Japanese company gears up for the coming electric revolution. The prototype electric features gears and a chain rather than direct drive or twist-and-go throttle like many other electrics. Electric project This official video from the...
Kawasaki is supercharging Bimota which it recently bought with the launch of the Tesi H2 powered by their H2 supercharged...
Kawasaki has just announced their naked and supercharged Z H2 will arrive in Australia early next year. It’s not quite...
Kawasaki will add a Chrome W800 model to its retro range to join the blacked-out W800 SE and the bubble-faired W800 Cafe. The Japanese company has announced the addition ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show tomorrow. We also expect Kawasaki will unveil their naked supercharged Z H2 at the show. It will be...
A teaser video from Kawasaki showing a supercharger and the letter “Z” seems to indicate the company is about to...
Kawasaki has applied for a patent for a hybrid motorcycle which is like a two-wheeled version of the hybrid Toyota...
The 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE adds a vast array of electronic aids and wizardry plus ergonomic comforts that make it a truly versatile motorcycle. While the base Versys 1000 costs $16,100 (ride away based on Brisbane delivery), the SE adds almost $8000. That puts it closer to some European...
Kawasaki appears to be joining Kymco in proposing a battery that can the owner can swap quickly to recharge their...
Kawasaki Motors Australia has listed the neo-classic W800 Cafe online at almost $3000 more than the currently discounted W800 SE....
Kawasaki has filed trademark applications for the retro name Meguro in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Europe, and the Philippines. The trademark application seems to point to the development of more retro models such as the successful Z900RS and Z900RS Cafe and the new W800 Cafe (pictured above). Meguro history Meguro invested...
Kawasaki Motors Australia has confirmed the new W800 Café and Z400 (above) will be added to their 2019 line-up along...
Many thought the retro-styled Kawasaki W800 would be killed off by the tougher European emissions regulations, but the bike has...
The supersport segment refuses to die with Kawasaki announcing a substantial update to their Ninja ZX-6R Ninja after six years of little change. Sales of supersport bikes have dwindled in recent years sparking claims the segment would be killed off. However, there are now rumours that Honda and Suzuki will...
A power boost across a wider rev range and more torque are the features of the coming Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R...
Not only does the supercharged 2019 Kawasaki H2 come with a 15% power boost to 171kW (230hp), but has “mirror”...
Riding the Kawasaki Z900RS rekindled images of cult 1974 Australian bikie movie Stone, while the Cafe version had me imagining I was Kiwi racer Graeme Crosby on his Moriwaki Kwaka in the late ‘70s. Nostalgia flows when you get on board either of these desirable motorcycles. Yet the ride, handling,...
While the supercharged Kawasaki H2 costs almost $40,000, the touring version will blow you away at $34,999 ride away including...
Kawasaki Motors Australia took to a Brisbane race track to prove that the new Ninja 400 is an exciting addition...
Kawasaki Australia has announced that the Z900RS Cafe is now available from $18,299 ride away. That compares with the standard Z900RS at $18,000. Click here to read our Z900RS review. Both bikes are styled as tributes to the original 1972-75 Z1 which featured in the cult 1974 Australian bikie movie, Stone....
Whether the Kawasaki Z900RS tribute bike to the legendary Z1 is worth the money is the question that has been...
Kawasaki has been watching too many Transformers movies judging by this video on their USA YouTube channel of an electric...
One of the most anticipated models of 2018, the Kawasaki Z900RS, now comes with several special accessories, including centre stand and pillion grab rails. The tribute bike to the legendary Z1 is listed at $16,499 plus on-road costs. It is based on the Z900, but costs about $4000 more even though...
Kawasaki Motors Australia has hinted at the prices for the Z1-tribute retro Z900RS and Z900RS Cafe Racer models. Marketing co-ordinator Milo...
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 will cost only slightly more than the popular Ninja 300 it replaces when it arrives in...
Big-bore trackers could be the next big thing with Valentino Rossi receiving a Yamaha XJR1300 tracker from fans and Deus Ex Machina making a Kawasaki Z900RS tracker. Rossi’s VR|46 friends have just gifted the MotoGP legend with a custom-built flat tracker called “VR46 Mya”. Rossi is a big fan of flat...
As expected, Kawasaki has unveiled a “touring” version of its supercharged H2 super bike called the H2 SX, but also...
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 could be just what the Japanese manufacturer needs to get its most popular learner-approved motorcycle back...
Kawasaki has paid tribute to the 1970s Z1 with the retro-designed and coloured Z900RS unveiled today at the Tokyo Motor Show. Tribute retro styling also includes the ribbed bench seat, teardrop fuel tank, Z1 duck tail and dual analogue instrument pods, the rest is based on the modern Z900. Tribute...