
Kawasaki’s hybrid-electric motorcycle project dates back to November, 2020. The brand’s all-electric prototype is even longer in the tooth, debuting at EICMA 2019. After rationing breadcrumbs to the public for nearly three years, Team Green surprised the crowd at Japan’s Suzuka Circuit by rolling out near-production versions of both electric platforms.
Highlighting the iconic Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race, the two prototypes hit the track’s home straight, giving fans a look and listen of the all-electric and electric-aided powertrains. The smaller standard bike featured Kawasaki’s electric-only motor and Z range styling, while the hybrid EV (HEV) project bore full fairings modeled after the firm’s Ninja series.