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Kawasaki is Building a Supercharged 250 Horsepower UTV, But It Might Have More Power

There's been a two-way fight amongst the world's go-fast, send-it UTVs for the past half decade, and that's been one fought between Can-Am and Polaris. The two manufacturers have enjoyed their tit-for-tat gamesmanship, one-upping each other each year with more suspension travel, more beefy tires, more tech, and more speed…

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Peep This Vintage '90s Kawasaki Jet Ski, Still In Its Crate and It's For Sale

If you, like me, firmly blame the 1990s for your seemingly lifelong obsession with purple and green, then you're going to find what I'm about to show you an absolute, unmitigated delight. It's a shiny new 1995 Kawasaki X-2 Jet Ski, and it's still amazingly somehow inside the crate it…

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Do You Think This Is a Golf Cart? Here's Why Kawasaki Says It Isn't

This is Kawasaki's NAV 4e, and I got to take it around the neighborhood for a day during the global launch a couple of months ago. Throughout the event, Kawasaki stressed to us that although appearances might be deceiving, the all-new NAV 4e isn't a golf cart.

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Messi and Ronaldo’s continental exits show the limits of their swan songs

The two best players of their generation suffered same-day disappointments that show the game is starting to move on

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The Kawasaki Ridge Crew Is All the Truck You'd Ever Need

Today's truck market is, well, insane. Even something like my Honda Ridgeline is nearing $50,000, and there are those who wouldn't even consider it a truck. And that's largely because full-size and heavy-duty trucks cost so freakin' much to buy, maintain, and fix when things go badly.

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Kawasaki’s Hydrogen Motorcycle Could Show Us the Future Of Internal Combustion

When we talk about the future of mobility, electric vehicles (EVs) often take center stage. But while EVs are undeniably a major part of the equation, they aren’t the only solution for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Hydrogen-powered vehicles are quietly making waves as a viable alternative to both gasoline…

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A robot that you ride like a horse is being developed. It will stretch current limits of engineering

Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a “robotic horse”. The video shows the automated equine galloping through valleys, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and jumping over crevasses.

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Stop Riding These 2025 Kawasaki KX 450s Immediately, There's a Crash Hazard

Kawasaki is recalling certain 2025 KX450, KX450SR, and KX450X competition and cross-country models due to the possibility of a crash hazard. On affected bikes, the crank shaft primary gear may fail, which could increase the risk of a crash.

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The Philippines Buys So Many Motorcycles, It's Ridiculous

When we think of motorcycles in the US, the image that often comes to mind is one of freedom, rebellion, and weekend rides along scenic highways. But head over to Southeast Asia, and you’ll see a completely different picture—one where motorcycles aren’t just for fun, they’re the backbone of daily…

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Scientists reveal new hydrogen-powered ‘robot horse’ that could one day take you up a mountain

Japanese engineers have unveiled a concept design of the Corleo, a four-legged robotic horse that could one day carry people across a vast range of terrains.

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Kawasaki's Built a Hydrogen-Powered Robot Horse, No Really

Before you begin reading this piece, I'd like you to please look at today's date. You can look at the publish date at the top of this article if you like, or at your phone, or at the taskbar on your computer monitor if that's where you're reading this.

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Japan-Australia Flagship Hydrogen Project Stumbles

Japan wants to become a hydrogen fuel leader to meet its net-zero goals, but one blockbuster project is hanging in the balance over questions about its climate credentials.

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Kawasaki's New Four-Door Ridge Crew UTV Has Old-School Truck Vibes, and Price

I hate to start anything with a "Back in my day!" type sentiment, but do you realize how freakin' expensive pickup trucks have become? I mean, we were just talking about how you could get a Toyota Tacoma into the $70,000 range on Slack and asking, "How have we come…

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Bimota’s Ridiculous KB4RC Is Finally About To Go On Sale

I don't think we've ever seen a Bimota and thought, "Ah, that's nothing special." Hate or love them, Bimotas snap necks as they pass with their wild, almost custom, seemingly one-off designs. Each bike is hand-assembled and painted by Italian craftsmen.

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Heads Up, Kawasaki Issues Stop Sale, Recall On Some Ninja 500s and Z500s

Kawasaki Motors USA is issuing a voluntary safety recall on certain 2024 Ninja 500 and Z500 models due to a clutch issue affecting a specific production range of these bikes. On the affected range of bikes, the clutch release shaft may not have been properly welded, which could cause it…

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This Retro-Inspired Mini Bike Is Actually Just A Scooter In Disguise

The global motorcycle scene is changing, and small bikes are leading the charge. What started as a niche market with models like the Honda Grom and Kawasaki Z125 has now attracted not just stunters, but riders from all walks of life.

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All the Best Vintage Japanese Bikes Are In Wisconsin, Change My Mind

If you've been following my work for a while, you're probably aware that I have a certain fondness in my heart for '80s and '90s Japanese bikes. Very specifically, I tend to be a Honda girl (see my Hawk or my VF500F Interceptor as exhibits A and B), but I'm…

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Yamaha Launches Its First 150cc Hybrid Bike, But Only In India

Manufacturers are working hard to make their bikes more efficient, whether through better combustion tech, aerodynamics, or weight reduction. But with tightening emissions standards and rising fuel costs, many brands are going electric.

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This Kawasaki Motorcycle Now Comes With Built-In Dash Cams, At Least In Japan

For years, Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 was the go-to sport-tourer for riders who wanted a fast yet comfortable machine that didn’t stray too far into either supersport or adventure territory. It wasn’t the sharpest knife in the drawer, but it was balanced, practical, and—most importantly—fun. Now, for 2025, it has evolved…

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What Is Kawasaki Really Up To With Its Supercharged 'Project H2' UTV?

No matter how you slice it, there's something utterly intoxicating about the very idea of Kawasaki's supercharged H2R engine, isn't there?

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This Tiny Kawasaki Ninja H2R Model Is A Sure Cure For Winter Blues

If you've worked on both bikes and cars, then you already know that one significant pro of taking apart bikes is that they are, generally speaking, a whole lot smaller. In many ways, that makes it both easier and more practical to start wrenching on a bike than a car…

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Kawasaki Says Don't Ride Ninja e-1 or Z e-1 Until This Recall Issue Is Fixed

Doing something new sometimes isn't easy; a thing that Kawasaki Motors has been discovering in recent months. In 2024, the company introduced four bikes in completely new categories for the brand. The first two were the all-electric Ninja e-1 and Z e-1, and the second two were the Ninja 7…

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If the Kawasaki NAV Isn't a Golf Cart, Then What Is It? Let's Talk About It

Common wisdom holds that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And while a smart person might gather the facts over time and let those color their opinions appropriately, that first impression will still probably take up mental real estate, whether you want it to or…

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Is Kawasaki Putting a Supercharged Superbike Engine Into a UTV?

Imagine you own a powersports company, and you have one of the coolest engines on the market, but you only use it in one vehicle. That's not just silly; it's borderline mean to your demographic—BRP, please take some notes and stick that 325-hp rotax engine in something else.

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Are Chinese Manufacturers Bringing Back the Inline-4 Middleweight Sportbike?

Just a few years ago, some of the most desirable sportbikes were top-tier machines like the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, or perhaps the razor-sharp BMW S 1000 RR. And while these bikes are well and truly bedroom wall poster material, consumer preferences have shifted to smaller, more sensible machines.

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