#Kawasaki

Kawasaki would like to think it knows its customer possibly better than they know themselves, and anyone invested in bringing new riders into the sport understands the importance of setting them up for success. A new rider’s first steed should be approachable, forgiving, playful, price-conscious, and cool. Kawasaki has set out to offer the perfect bike on all fronts, and in my opinion, they have succeeded.

Bimota bones, Kawasaki heart

Finally, a replacement for the Versys-X 300?

The new model season is here, with all the major motorcycle manufacturers announcing their latest 2025 motorcycles. While the news has been flowing over the last few weeks, it all builds up to the 2024 EICMA Show in Milan, where most of the newly announced models will be making their first public appearances.

No Z1100 after all

New Z model to be revealed Oct. 30

Bimota chassis with a Kawasaki engine

New retro sport traces lineage back to the 1965 Kawasaki W1

Hot on the heels of announcing the Versys 1100, Kawasaki has officially confirmed a new Ninja 1100SX for 2025. The Ninja receives similar updates to what was announced for the Versys 1100 (which has now also been confirmed for the U.S. market). The best news, though, is despite the larger engine, the Ninja 1100SX’s U.S. pricing will remain at the same $13,699 as the 1000SX model. Kawasaki also confirmed an SE version with upgraded Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes for $15,399.

Updates include a larger engine and revised gearing

Kawasaki teases announcement for Oct. 1

Ninja joins Versys in getting a bigger engine

Details revealed in updated certifications

Kawasaki has submitted paperwork to homologate a new Versys 1100 model in Australia, suggesting a larger engine and potentially other updates to its adventuresque sports-tourer.

Demo laps at Suzuka show proof of concept, but still a long ways to go