The Latest Breaking News from Kawasaki

Yamaha Drops 2025 JetBlaster, Also Updates Its WaveRunner Lineup

Yamaha has introduced its 2025 series of JetBlasters, while rolling out updates to its WaveRunner lineup, as well.

RideApart · Aug 30, 2024

Will Aprilia Make More Small Displacement Bikes? The RS 457 Points the Way

The Aprilia RS 457 is proving to be quite the successful sportbike. And it seems that it could soon give birth to more small-displacement models.

RideApart · Aug 29, 2024

LaCrosse's Ursa ES GTX Boots Are Great for ATV Hunting, I Wish They Were Repairable

Over the last four months, I put 460 miles on these boots. I've used them on ATVs and a small electric dirt bike to scout for mule deer. They're great, inexpensive, and have one small flaw.

RideApart · Aug 27, 2024

Kawasaki’s Hydrogen Bike Looks Like a Road-Going Spaceship, Doesn’t It?

Kawasaki recently held its first public demonstration of its hydrogen-powered motorcycle at Suzuka, and both its lineage and its challenges stand out clearly.

RideApart · Jul 24, 2024

Is Kawasaki Working on an Electric Dirt Bike With Swappable Batteries?

Based on recent patent filings, Kawasaki seems to be working on a new electric dirtbike with multiple, detachable batteries.

RideApart · Jul 13, 2024

Bimota is Getting Real Close to Missing Homologation Rules for its Race Motorcycle

Bimota is set to race at the WSBK in 2025. But before that, it needs to bring its KB5 supersport into production.

RideApart · Jul 9, 2024

People Actually Want Small Displacement Motorcycles, Triumph Sells 50,000 in a Year

Triumph recently announced that after only a year in production, it's sold 50,000 of its Speed and Scrambler 400 motorcycle twins, proving people want small bikes.

RideApart · Jul 3, 2024

New Kawasaki W175 Brings The Retro Modern Fun, Won't Break The Bank

Kawasaki's love for its 1970s styling cues never really went away; it just evolved to include more modern components. The W175 gets new colorways for 2025.

RideApart · Jun 25, 2024

Kawasaki Now Offers Jet Ski Crate Engines, Get Ready For Crazy Engine Swaps

Kawasaki is now selling crate engines for PWC enthusiasts. The Jet Ski 160 and 310 engines can now be purchased through authorized Kawasaki dealers.

RideApart · Jun 21, 2024

Here's a Nitrous-Fed Supercharged Kawasaki H2R: Hell Yeah

We recently found this nitrous-fed Kawasaki H2R build that looks properly insane, as it's riding on air bags, has an extended swingarm, and fat rear tire. But we want to know more.

RideApart · Jun 16, 2024