Kawasaki Motors PH highlights 2026 Leisure Bike Lineup

MANILA — Kawasaki Motors Philippines has officially revealed its leisure bike lineup for 2026.

During its “Art of Power” event, the Japanese two-wheeler brand in the country highlighted the roster, which includes the Ninja ZX-10R, KLE500 adventure motorcycles, and the Z1100 street flagship.

The event also gave Filipino riders, select motoring journalists, and enthusiasts an up-close look at how Kawasaki motorcycles blend style, performance, and innovative technology in every model.

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Check out the members of this year’s lineup below.

Ninja ZX-10R

Leading the 2026 lineup is the Ninja ZX-10R, Kawasaki’s premier superbike engineered for both track and street dominance.

Drawing insights from feedback provided by the Kawasaki Racing Team in the World Superbike Championship, the updated model features integrated winglets that, according to Kawasaki Philippines, generate 25-percent more downforce. Complementing this is a redesigned RAM Air duct for improved engine intake performance.

Additional features of the Ninja ZX-10R include:

• High-spec Brembo braking components
• Showa Balance Free suspension system
• Öhlins steering damper
• Full digital instrument panel with smartphone connectivity

The price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is P1,029,800.

KLE500, KLE500 SE

The event also marked the Philippine debut of the KLE500 and KLE500 SE. Both models are powered by a 451cc fuel-injected parallel-twin engine, making them capable adventure motorcycles. Its key features include:

• Assist and Slipper Clutch
• Selectable ABS
• KYB suspension
• Spoked wheels
• High-tensile steel trellis frame

Additional amenities include:

• 16-liter fuel tank for extended touring
• Kawasaki Rideology App connectivity
• Optional touring enhancements on the KLE500 SE, including a larger windshield, hand guards, three-case luggage setup, full-color TFT instrument panel, and Ergo-Fit adjustments

The Kawasaki KLE 500 and 500SE are priced P341,000 and P381,000, respectively.

Z1100

Kawasaki Motors Philippines also introduced the Z1100 for 2026. The model is packed with:

• Increased engine displacement
• Electronic Throttle Valve System
• Advanced riding systems
• Brembo front brakes
• Öhlins suspension

The Z1100 also comes with a TFT instrument panel with smartphone integration, providing modern connectivity for riders.

This offering can be had for P735,000.

Ninja 650, Z650S

Rounding out Kawasaki’s 2026 lineup are the Ninja 650 and Z650S.

The Ninja 650 retains its 649cc parallel-twin engine and comes with refreshed styling for the new model year. Meanwhile, the Z650S adopts Sugomi-inspired aesthetics, borrowing visual cues from its larger Z siblings while maintaining versatility for everyday riding.

These two are being retailed for P456,500 and P439,000, correspondingly.

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