Kawasaki® Motorcycles: Ultimate Buyers Guide
Kawasaki's® roots date back to 1878 when the company was founded as a shipbuilder. By the 1960s, they had grown to include their American division, which focused on motorbikes. Trendy bikes, such as the Omega and Samurai, helped grow the brand into the most popular motorcycle on the market.
With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S., including Maryville, Missouri, Kawasaki® takes pride in producing locally. In this guide, we'll look at the entire lineup of Kawasaki's® to choose from, prices, and help decide which model is best for you.
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Different Kawasaki® Motorcycle Types
Mostly known for its sportbikes, Kawasaki's® today are based on variations of the popular Ninja. Off-road and on-road bikes, such as the KLX and KX, are among the more popular brands and come in youth sizes. Cruising bikes like the Vulcan come in classic, sport, touring styles and the retro style W cafe racer.
If you're a beginner, Kawasaki's® are a great choice because they have lightweight models that make riding easy. As a bonus, they're affordable, which means you can make it an inexpensive hobby before upgrading to something more powerful. Some of these lightweight options include the rugged KLX off-road line and the agile Z125 Pro line.
List of Kawasaki® Motorcycles and Prices
Kawasaki® Motorcycles range in price from $2,299 to $55,000. This diversity gives novice and serious riders alike many options to choose from. Most off-road bikes will fall into the lower price range, with street and track bikes maxing out at $55,000 (although most of these models sell for around $32,000). Here are Kawasaki's® core models and their prices:
Ninja® and Street/ Track Bikes: The H2 has a supercharged four-cylinder engine and retails for $32,000. The track-only Ninja racebike, the H2 R, comes in at $55,000. There's also the Z125 Pro mini naked bike for only $3,199.
Z Versys®: The 1000 SE LT+, an adventure touring bike, has a price tag of $17,999
W Series: Designed after café racers, the retro W800 has a classic look and retails for $9,799.
Concours®: Powered by a liquid-cooled 1,352 cc engine, this model comes in at $15,599.
Vulcan:® These cruisers range in price from the $7,199 S model to the 1700 Voyager, priced at $17,499.
KLX®: The most lightweight model, this off-roader starts at $2,299
KX®: For this motocross line, the 450 will run you $9,299, while the 250 lists for $7,799. This series also carry youth bikes, which range from $3,699 to $4,599.
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