The Best New Kawasaki Motorcycles of 2026 (So Far)

From retro-styled stunners to two-stroke revivals, Team Green is keeping the throttle pinned this year.

Collage of six Kawasaki motorcycles including classic, sport, and dirt bike models in various settings.

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From dropping retro-styled small-displacement bikes like the W175 to refining innovative motorcycles like the Ninja 7 Hybrid, Kawasaki has been on a tear throughout the first half of 2026.

Moreover, the ongoing product offensive has yielded some critical developments for the brand. Along with returning to the two-stroke segment with the KX327x and KX327, Kawasaki has also granted its Bimota subsidiary a renewed stateside presence through a fresh dealer re-appointment.

In any case, when you also consider Team Green’s dizzying variety of Ninja releases, it can be a lot to keep track of for months on end. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up the best Kawasaki motorcycles for 2026 (so far), and we’ll continue to make regular check-ins for the remainder of the year.

Close-up of a black Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle engine and frame with red wheels against a red background.

2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Close-up of a maroon Kawasaki Z900 motorcycle's seat, exhaust pipe, and engine components.

2027 Kawasaki Z900RS Café

Rear section of a white motorcycle showing black rear tire, silver exhaust, and foot pegs against a green background.

2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS

Black Kawasaki motorcycle with silver accents parked in front of a brick wall.

2026 Kawasaki W175 LTD

Close-up of the engine and rear wheel area of a green Kawasaki KX dirt bike against a blue background.

2027 Kawasaki KX327

Close-up of a white and green Kawasaki Ninja HEV hybrid motorcycle engine and exhaust system.

Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid

Rear section of a black and silver Kawasaki 800 motorcycle against a blue background.

2026 Kawasaki W800 ABS

Close-up of black Kawasaki Turbo motorcycle fuel tank with orange and yellow stripes and engine parts against a yellow background.

Kawasaki Z1-R TC

Close-up of a silver and black motorcycle engine and frame with knobby tires against a green background.

2026 Kawasaki Stockman

Close-up of a white Corleo electric scooter with a digital display and a two-tone brown and beige seat.

Kawasaki CORLEO

Bimota

In recognition of Kawasaki’s 49.9-percent stake in Bimota, we’ve included some choice updates from the exotic Italian brand, too. After all, beneath their striking styling, you’ll find beating Kawi hearts.

Bimota KB998 Rimini and Tesi H2

Close-up of a red, white, and black Bimota motorcycle exhaust and rear wheel on a black and red stand.

Bimota KB998 Rimini Elite

Close-up of a red, white, and black Bimota motorcycle front fairing and front wheel with carbon fiber details.

2026 Bimota KB399

About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.

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