New metal overload on two, four and ‘no’ wheels for Kawasaki!

With ‘show season’ having started (EICMA in Milan was the first major European event) we’ve been ultra busy collecting and creating assets and information for the wide array of new Kawasakis breaking cover.

Their 2026 line-up is unprecedented as Holeshot PR’s dedicated Kawasaki Account Manager Michael Aylwin explains: “From road, to motocross, to quads, to Jet Ski, the 2026 Kawasaki range is impressive and we’re looking forward to journalists using the brand’s studio, action and in-depth imagery plus tech insights to fill pages and web. Of course, it coincides with the International shows in Italy and our own Motorcycle Live where media and customers alike will be pulling in clutches and putting their head behind the screen!”

Here’s a closer look at the key updates across the range:  

KLE500 – possibly the year’s most exciting new machine from the Akashi manufacturer… as the brand goes ‘full adventure’ with the rally-styled but A2 licence friendly KLE500.

Ninja ZX-10R – The most successful machine in World Superbike history gets a new look for the 2026 season with a radical new aero package. The new winglets significantly increase downforce at high speeds while enhancing front-end feel while cornering.  

Z900RS - The timeless Z iconic retro sport goes full tech with Electronic cruise, Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KCMF) and an up/down Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS).

Z650S – The all new Z650S oozes ‘Sugomi’ attitude, with muscular style and revised rider positioning for greater comfort. As ever, Kawasaki have developed a bike focused range of accessories including colour-matched pillion seat covers, luggage options, and a convenient USB-C outlet.

 Z1100 and Z1100 SE – A bigger, torquey engine for these two popular machines and a host of upgrades will see them hitting the headlines again.

 Ninja 125 and Z125 – Back for ’26, learner riders can have the big bike style at an entry-level.

Ninja 1100SX - After making its debut last year, the Ninja 1100SX has received rave reviews, with MCN claiming it “the best Ninja SX yet”.

Versys 1100 – New for 2025 this machine led the peloton as it became the Official Motorcycle of the Tour de France!

Motocross – There was Team Green excitement as Romain Febvre won the 2025 MX1 world championship and the revised range of KX450, KX250 and KX65 machines follow in those tyre tracks plus the fun loving KLX140 and KLX110R mini bikes.

Utility – The Brute Force 750 is the apex predator of the Kawasaki ATV range, whilst the versatile 2026 MULE SX 4x4 offers switchable two and four wheel drive, giving farmers and outdoors types all the manoeuvrability they could need.

Jet Ski – The original from Kawasaki continues to make waves with the all new STX160X taking personal watercraft to a new level, with features such as a 7” TFT display, KSRD smart reverse, adjustable Electronic Cruise Control, and even Electric Trim Control.  

See the full Kawasaki range at Motorcycle Live 2025 at the NEC on 15th – 23rd November.