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Kawasaki is one of Japan's "Big Four" motorcycle companies that's best known for its Ninja and KLR models.

2009 Kawasaki Z750 fuel tank
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Founded:
1896
Founder:
Shōzō Kawasaki
Headquarters:
Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Current CEO:
Yasuhiko Hashimoto
Total Vehicles Sold In 2022:
564,000
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2023 Kawasaki KLR 650: Everything To Know

Kawasaki’s competent dual-sport KLR 650 has been around for a long while, and recent updates have only made it better.

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Over the years, there have been quite a few exceptional Kawasaki “Z” models. Here’s the best of the best.

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The KTM RC 390 has extremism written all over it. But for someone who does not care about all that frenzy, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 is the way to go.

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2024 Kawasaki KLX 300 Models: Everything We Know

Kawasaki's KLX 300 models are a versatile bunch, and here's everything you need to know to decide which one is for you.

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The Electric Kawasaki Ninja Is Going To Be A Gamechanger

Kawasaki makes good on its promise of delivering on its electric motorcycles, with further news on the Ninja and Z BEVs now released.

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2024 Kawasaki Lineup Sees Return Of Ninja ZX-10R & Z900

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From Ninjas to Vulcans, here are some of the affordable models from Kawasaki for under $10,000 - all being fine examples of Japanese excellence.

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This Is The Best Parallel-Twin Motorcycle Engine Ever Made

The Yamaha 700cc CP2 parallel twin engine is small, powerful and versatile. It's not hard to understand why it's the best parallel twin to date.

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The 2024 Triumph Speed And Scrambler 400 X Are The Coolest New Beginner Motorcycles

Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X has the brawn to fist it out with the popular KTM 390 Duke and the Kawasaki Z400 for the best beginner tag.

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They say sport bikes aren't suited for beginners, but these models offer a little less power while still packing a punch.

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How The 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator Now Punches Up At The Honda Rebel 500

The all-new Eliminator cruiser might look heavily inspired by the Rebel 500. But the new Kawasaki edges over the popular Honda in almost all aspects.

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