Kawasaki Archives - MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/latest-bikes/kawasaki/ Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews Thu, 02 Feb 2023 02:09:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Icon-32x32.png Kawasaki Archives - MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/latest-bikes/kawasaki/ 32 32 Kawasaki ZX-4R | 80 hp four-cylinder supersports on the way https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-zx-4r-80-hp-four-cylinder-supersports-on-the-way/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-zx-4r-80-hp-four-cylinder-supersports-on-the-way/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:18:46 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=414929 NEW 2023 Kawasaki ZX-4R Four-Cylinder! Kawasaki have just announced a new four-cylinder 399 cc supersport family, that will sit above the ZX-25R four-cylinder and arrive in Australia from the third quarter of 2023, with pricing to be confirmed. The Ninja ZX-4R adds a new 399cc liquid-cooled DOHC in-line four-cylinder engine to a ZX-25R inspired chassis, […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-zx-4r-80-hp-four-cylinder-supersports-on-the-way/feed/ 1 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 pricing confirmed https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-klr650-pricing-confirmed/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-klr650-pricing-confirmed/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:32:41 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=406868 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 & KLR650 Adventure Kawasaki’s rugged LAMS adventure bike, the KLR650 and Adventure variant will both return in 2023, with pricing confirmed at $9394 + ORC for the standard, and $10,394 + ORC for the KLR650 Adventure, both of which are available now from dealers. The KLR650 was overhauled for 2021, largely to […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-klr650-pricing-confirmed/feed/ 0 New clothes for 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R https://www.mcnews.com.au/new-clothes-for-2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/new-clothes-for-2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:32:44 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=402658 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: White or Green? The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is arriving in dealers across Australia now, with an eye-catching new Pearl Robotic White and Metallic Diablo Black livery a new option, alongside a more traditional but also new for 2023 Lime Green and Ebony colouring. But that is about the sum of […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/new-clothes-for-2023-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r/feed/ 0 Kawasaki KLX230 goes SuMo in 2023 | KLX230SM https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-klx230sm-specifications-price/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-klx230sm-specifications-price/#respond Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:59:55 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=400057 2023 Kawasaki KLX230SM Kawasaki’s value-driven KLX230 will arrive as a supermoto in 2023, namely the KLX230SM, with ABS, street rubber and pricing set at $7,494 for the Lime Green version plus on road-costs. The Ebony coloured bikes command a $100 premium. The 2023 KLX230SM is also available in dealers now, so there’s no need to […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-klx230sm-specifications-price/feed/ 0 Improved for 2023 Kawasaki KX250 now on sale in Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-kx250-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-kx250-specifications/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:43:22 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=398300 2023 Kawasaki KX250 Kawasaki have announced updates to the KX250 for 2023 that include engine tweaks for stronger torque and power throughout the rev range, alongside better reliability. The 2023 KX250 is now on sale here in Australia for $12,443 ride-away in Lime Green. Read on for the updates. Kawasaki have provided a dyno comparison […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2023-kawasaki-kx250-specifications/feed/ 0 Kawasaki celebrates Z 50th Anniversary with special livery https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-celebrates-z-50th-anniversary-with-special-livery/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-celebrates-z-50th-anniversary-with-special-livery/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2022 01:38:57 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=364665 Kawasaki 50th Anniversary Editions Kawasaki have revealed a host of special edition models to celebrate the Z model-line’s 50th anniversary, including the Z900, Z900RS, Z650 and the Z650RS, all boasting special heritage colour schemes to mark the occasion. Anniversary Edition versions are expected in dealerships soon but pricing is yet to be announced. 2022 Kawasaki […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-celebrates-z-50th-anniversary-with-special-livery/feed/ 4 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 adds TFT, LEDs and KTRC https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-versys-650-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-versys-650-specifications/#respond Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:18:06 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=360467 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 Kawasaki’s Versys 650 has been a staple in the LAMS segment for quite a while, offering great value touring with power levels that position it at the top of the beginner segment. For 2022 Kawasaki take that up a notch with a number of updates clearly aimed at answering some of […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-versys-650-specifications/feed/ 0 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX adds radar assisted tech in 2022 https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-ninja-h2-sx-adds-radar-assisted-tech-in-2022/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-ninja-h2-sx-adds-radar-assisted-tech-in-2022/#respond Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:07:18 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=360390 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX & Ninja H2 SX SE Kawasaki’s premium supercharged sports-tourer, the Ninja H2 SX, will receive a host of updates in 2022 with the big changes revolving around the addition of a number of active safety features, similar to what have become the norm in the four-wheeled world. That primarily means […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-ninja-h2-sx-adds-radar-assisted-tech-in-2022/feed/ 0 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS full reveal and specifications https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-z650rs-full-reveal-and-specifications/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-z650rs-full-reveal-and-specifications/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:24:45 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=354689 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS After a series of short teaser ‘Retrovolution’ videos that filtered out over the past month or so that culminated overnight in a somewhat cringeworthy official launch presentation video, Kawasaki have finally revealed the handsome new Z650RS in all its glory.  Designed to be a more accessible option for new riders it is […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-z650rs-full-reveal-and-specifications/feed/ 14 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10R Review | Rennie rocks Team Green https://www.mcnews.com.au/2021-kawasaki-zx-10r-review-rennie-rocks-with-team-green/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2021-kawasaki-zx-10r-review-rennie-rocks-with-team-green/#respond Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:25:37 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=343592 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10R Tested by Rennie Scaysbrook It’s reasonable to say the past near decade of international superbike competition has belonged to one brand and one man. Kawasaki and Jonathan Rea have been near unstoppable over the last six years, taking six consecutive titles in a reign even more dominant than our own Mick Doohan […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2021-kawasaki-zx-10r-review-rennie-rocks-with-team-green/feed/ 0 Showcasing Kawasaki’s Stockman and KLX150BF SE https://www.mcnews.com.au/showcasing-kawasakis-stockman-and-klx150bf-se/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/showcasing-kawasakis-stockman-and-klx150bf-se/#respond Fri, 25 Jun 2021 01:11:41 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=343339 Kawasaki Stockman 250 & KLX150BF SE Kawasaki have a range of motorcycles designed specifically for use on the farm. The KLX150BF SE is also a viable option for a new rider thanks to LAMS compliance, while the Stockman 250 is primarily for working properties. 2021 Kawasaki Stockman 250 The Stockman 250 is the utilitarian of […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/showcasing-kawasakis-stockman-and-klx150bf-se/feed/ 0 2022 Kawasaki KX450 arrives in Australian showrooms https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-kx450-arrives-in-australian-showrooms/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-kx450-arrives-in-australian-showrooms/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:04:14 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=342528 2022 Kawasaki KX450 Kawasaki’s flagship motocross model, the KX450 has arrived in Australian dealers in 2022 form for $12,399 RRP plus dealer delivery costs. Featuring a powerful liquid-cooled 449 cc four-stroke single-cylinder powerplant, electric start and a standard lithium-ion battery and weighing just 110.2 kg fueled and ready to ride, the KX450 is Kawasaki’s ultimate […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2022-kawasaki-kx450-arrives-in-australian-showrooms/feed/ 0 2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000 S | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2021-kawasaki-versys-1000-s-review/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2021-kawasaki-versys-1000-s-review/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:23:58 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=330901 2021 Kawasaki Versys 1000 S Review I was lucky enough to attend the world launch of Kawasaki’s big Versys in 2012, and although it was hardly love at first sight, its qualities soon became apparent. The way the adventure-styled tourer smoothly churned out big miles, while cosseting both rider and pillion, was quickly evident. Since […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2021-kawasaki-versys-1000-s-review/feed/ 2 Kawasaki Ninja 400, Z400 Recall https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-ninja-400-z400-recall/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-ninja-400-z400-recall/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:58:39 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=328200 Motorcycle Recall Notice PRA No. – 2020/18772 Date published – 5 Feb 2021 Campaign number – DAK192A Supplier – Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd Traders who sold this product – Authorised Kawasaki Motorcycle Dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 22 July 2019 – 22 December 2020 Motorcycle Model Kawasaki […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-ninja-400-z400-recall/feed/ 1 Kawasaki KLR650 gains EFI/ABS, and a few more kilos…. https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-klr650-gains-efi-abs-and-a-few-more-kilos/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-klr650-gains-efi-abs-and-a-few-more-kilos/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:00:56 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=327350 2021 Kawasaki KLR650 A lot had been hoped for ahead of an updated KLR650 being released from Kawasaki, but after details of the new model were released overnight the reactions across social media have been harsh to say the least. After only minimal updates made over the 33-year life cycle of the model, Kawasaki have […]

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