Official Kawasaki WorldSBK riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes enjoyed a lone day of track testing on their latest Ninja ZX-10RR machines at Motorland Aragon on Wednesday April 21, after rains returned to cancel the scheduled second day. In a private test that also featured just a few or their 2021 rivals from Yamaha, KRT’s […]
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Kawasaki BCperformance Racing Team's Bryan Staring earned sixth overall in round two of the 2021 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) at Wakefield Park on Sunday, marking further steps in the right direction for the team. Staring qualified sixth with a 57.399s on Saturday, then put his best foot forward on Sunday with 6-6 results while continuing […]
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Kawasaki Motors Australia's supported Superbike team, Kawasaki BCperformance Racing, are a dominant force in Australian road racing. Ninja ZX-10RR team rider, Bryan Staring, was recently in Sydney preparing for the season. Bryan's choice of transport in Sydney is the Z900RS. This is Bryan's thoughts on the Kawasaki Z900RS: "Throughout my motorcycling career, I’ve seen a […]
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Empire Kawasaki returned to racing at Wonthaggi’s 2021 ProMX Championship opener on Sunday, marking the team’s national debut with Jayden Rykers competing in MX1 on-board his KX450. Rykers initially signed with Kawasaki for last season, however, today marked his first outing with the Empire Kawasaki team following the cancellation of last year’s series. As a […]
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KRT riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes were first and seventh fastest respectively on the new model of Ninja ZX-10RR at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona supported tests. For this first time in the build-up to the 2021 season Lowes and Rea were riding against the vast majority of their WorldSBK rivals. Rea was fast from […]
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The Empire Kawasaki line-up for the 2021 assault on the Australian ProMX series has been finalised with the confirmation of the MX2 Rider, 2019, 2020 All Japan National Motocross Champion, Haruki Yokoyama. Haruki Yokoyama will compete in the MX2 class onboard the factory-prepared KX250. Yokoyama will travel to Australia and quarantine to be ready for […]
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National motocross will launch into a new season this weekend. The new ProMX Australian Motocross Championship kicks off with style in Wonthaggi, Victoria on the 11th April 2021. Empire Kawasaki will hit round one, all systems go with Western Australian contender, Jayden Rykers, fit, fast and ready to step onto the podium through the 2021 […]
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Kawasaki’s official WorldSBK team has unveiled its exciting new 2021 image and hardware during an online team launch at the KRT headquarters near Barcelona. Riding duo Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes, alongside the latest Ninja ZX-10RR, starred in the video presentation. The video featured unique footage of the ever-expanding KRT HQ complex, as Rea and […]
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Former WorldSBK rider, Joan Lascorz has joined the Provec WSSP300 team as rider performance advisor to Ana Carrasco. A regular top ten finisher in WorldSBK on the KRT factory Ninja, Lascorz also has a deep knowledge of racing in World Supersport and smaller capacity classes which will bring a huge range of insight to the […]
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With Ana Carrasco now ready for her assault on the 2021 WSSP300 title, her Provec team has announced Carla Grau Pi as team manager. As the only female responsible for a racing team in the World Superbike paddock, this represents another first for women in the world of motorcycle racing. A former Spanish champion Alpine […]
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Kawasaki Australia ambassador Lance Russell recently visited the Kawasaki head office to prepare for his 2021 journey. Last update we caught up with Lance on his activities for 2021, check out the article here: https://kawasaki.com.au/uncategorized/lance-russell-continues-to-ride-kawasaki/ Monday 22nd March 2021 Lance Russell and his mechanic Luke came into head office to collect some new parts for his […]
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KRT rider Alex Lowes will rejoin his official Kawasaki WorldSBK squad and the new Ninja ZX-10RR for a two-day winter test at the Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto on 19 and 20 March. Having injured his shoulder in a training accident in February Lowes has now recovered to take part in what will be […]
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Australia Freestyle Motorcross (FMX) athlete and Icon, Lance Russell extends his long term partnership with Kawasaki Motors Australia. Over the years Lance Russell has defied his audience with breath-taking stunts, becoming one of the most prominent personalities in the Australian FMX scene. This year he will continue to perform remarkable tricks aboard the lightning fast […]
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Photo Credit: Foremost Media The previous Iron-Man winner, Matt Walters, put in a solid performance at Rd 2 of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) at Winton Raceway in Victoria. Onboard the Ninja ZX-10RR, the lead-in for the team has seen minimal testing time due to work commitments and Covid-19 restrictions. The longtime Kawasaki Motors Australia-supported […]
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Photo Credit: Foremost Media The Kawasaki BCperformance Racing Team has completed a successful debut of the all-new Ninja ZX-10RR to commence the 2021 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) season at Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria. Currently in the early stages of development, both Bryan Staring and new recruit Josh Waters claimed top 10 results on Sunday […]
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The direct collaboration between Kawasaki Motors Australia and Empire Kawasaki is entering into the 3rd full season. Tyson Cherry and Empire Motorsport will run the largest Kawasaki supported Motocross racing effort in the 2021 Australian Motocross Nationals (ProMX). JAYDEN RYKERS - EMPIRE KAWASAKI - KX450 MX1 Rider Jayden Rykers will build on the training and […]
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The official KRT WorldSBK squad enjoyed a brief but successful test session with Jonathan Rea and their new Ninja ZX-10RR on 4 March 2021, at Portimao in Portugal. With the other regular KRT rider Alex Lowes not present at this test, as he works hard on his recovery after a recent training injury, Rea made […]
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KRT, Kawasaki’s official WorldSBK squad, will continue its pre-season test plans using the exciting new model Ninja ZX-10RR at Portimao in Portugal, between 4 and 5 March. Alex Lowes will not be attending the test at Portimao as he completes his recovery from a recent training injury, but the planned two days on track will […]
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Kawasaki Motors Australia ambassador Jamie Baker (JBStunts) has been a supported rider for over 5 years and is one of the best know stunt riders in Australia. Kawasaki Australia recently caught up with Jamie to extend their partnership and see what plans Jamie has for 2021. Jamie Baker riders a Ninja ZX-6R, Z900RS Cafe and […]
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Kawasaki Australia are pleased to announce the continuation of Empire Motorsports as the supported ProMX team. The team will run the name of Empire Kawasaki and will be competing in MX1 and MX2. Tyson Cherry - EMPIRE KAWASAKI TEAM OWNER/MANAGER “Empire Motorsports are very excited to be teaming up with Kawasaki Australia in 2021. The […]
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Returning to the track as the next step in her journey to complete fitness, former WorldSSP300 Champion, Ana Carrasco, surprised even herself across two days of testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 24 and 25 February. With thoughts of her surgery and resultant injuries now fading in her memory, the 23 year old Spanish […]
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The Kawasaki Vulcan is unlike any other cruiser, it is designed to transport riders into a sporty realm in edgy style. Blending an aggressive ride with a vintage styling and a powerful 649cc engine, this bike kicks any experience into high gear. Whether you're commuting to work or enjoying a day trip, the Vulcan S […]
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Kawasaki Racing Team rider Jonathan Rea made use of a clear weather window on Thursday 11 February to test the exciting new Ninja ZX-10RR at Jerez in Spain. Rea set good lap times on the latest development of the new WorldSBK spec machine, despite lingering damp patches of asphalt around some areas of the circuit. […]
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Kawasaki Motors Australia have supporting TAFE's and Universities around Australia with Kawasaki product for many years. Kawasaki Australia reaffirm their commitment to supporting emerging Apprentice Motorcycle Technicians by donating a Kawasaki W800 Cafe to TAFE NSW. The donation is one of many that Kawasaki Motors Australia have contributed to various TAFE institutes and Universities around […]
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Kawasaki Motors Australia is excited to announce FIVE new models. Joining the 2021 model year line-up are two new TERYX models; TERYX S and TERYX4 S and the KLX230R S, with a low seat height (900mm seat height vs KLX230R 925mm). In 2022 the legend of the KLR650 evolves. Arriving into Australia in the second half of the year, the NEW KLR650 […]
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Kawasaki Racing Team riders Alex Lowes and Jonathan Rea were unable to take to the track for a planned two-day test at Jerez on 20-21 January, due to wet weather. Needing a dry track surface to confirm the development programme of the exciting new Ninja ZX-10RR in WorldSBK specification, a completely wet first day - […]
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The Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team is pleased to welcome Ivo Monticelli to contest the 2021 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship in Green. For the first time in its long history KRT will line up an Italian rider to race alongside Romain Febvre. Twenty-six year old, Ivo Monticelli will enter his tenth season in the […]
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The official 2021 Ninja ZX-10RR WorldSBK machine will soon take to the track at Jerez in the hands Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes, for what will be the first test sessions of the New Year. With two previous public outings for the latest model of the official Kawasaki WorldSBK entry already completed, at the end […]
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Kawasaki Motors Australia and BCperformance are excited to be going racing together again in the 2021 Australian Superbike Championship. The team for 2021 is the strongest it has ever been. Kawasaki and BCperformance are pleased to announce that Bryan Staring is returning in 2021 and will be joined by a new team mate, Josh Waters […]
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Kawasaki BCPerformance Racing Team have been a Kawasaki Australia supported team for over 5 years. Kawasaki BCPerformance Racing Team will be competing in the 2021 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK - https://www.asbk.com.au) on the 2021 Ninja ZX-10RR. Team Manager, Kelvin Reilly, commented on the season ahead "We are super excited to be competing again in the […]
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Kawasaki BCperformance Racing Team's Bryan Staring ended the 2020 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) on a high by finishing on the podium in third overall at Wakefield Park's final round of the season on Sunday. The Goulburn-based circuit hosted a double-header event to complete the delayed ASBK series, with round two on Saturday and round three […]
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Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) has been on hold since round one at Phillip Island back in February 2020. Finally ASBK is able to return and the team is back in action at Wakefield Park 3rd - 6th December 2020. #67 Bryan Staring will be hunting for a chance to clinch the 2020 championship on the […]
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Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Jonathan Rea made even more positive steps with the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR at Motorland Aragon recently, despite weather conditions preventing them from riding on the final day of their planned two day test. In what was to be a highly productive session on Wednesday 25 November […]
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After the first signs of a new WorldSBK specification KRT Ninja ZX-10RR were unveiled at Jerez last week Motorland Aragon will host the next key stages of 2021 on-track development in another two-day test, to be held between 25 and 26 November. Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes are both keen to take part in what […]
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2021 Kawasaki Global Online Launch On Monday, November 23rd ,Kawasaki Heavy Industries will hold an online launch 1 for five new 2021 models ,including the Ninja ZX 10R / Ninja ZX 10RR and Z H2 SE. In addition, new technologies currently in research and development will be announced. For the Australian market: 2021 Kawasaki Ninja […]
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Kawasaki Racing Team riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes will use a two-day test at Jerez de la Frontera on 17 and 18 November to get back into track action just a month after the end of a successful WorldSBK campaign. Now a six-times WorldSBK champion, Jonathan Rea will rejoin his team with the ambition […]
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Courtney Duncan and DRT Kawasaki sensationally clinched their second consecutive FIM World WMX Women’s Motocross Championship title after an enthralling final round at Pietramurata in northern Italy. Starting the final round of the series four points shy of the points-leader the twenty-three year old from Dunedin in New Zealand immediately stamped her authority on the […]
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The only woman to ever win an FIM sanctioned road race Championship, Ana Carrasco, has signed a contract with the Provec Kawasaki team to fight for honours in the 2021 WSSP300 Championship. Recovering from a recent fall in testing, Carrasco was unable to complete the 2020 season concentrating instead on her recovery to full fitness […]
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Kawasaki Australia supported rider Lance Russell has been hard busy with upgrading his training resources and supported the launch of the MX Dome. We caught up with Lance Russell to check on what he has been up to: "I’m super super busy planning for our Ry Land YouTube/Website series, we’ve had some major developments with […]
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Jonathan Rea (KRT) secured his sixth successive WorldSBK Riders’ Championship win with a fourth place in the opening 21-lap race of the final round in Estoril, after starting out 15th on the grid. Alex Lowes (KRT) took a fighting sixth place in the race after qualifying seventh in Superpole. The latest of Jonathan Rea’s six […]
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On the final day of the 2020 WorldSBK season Kawasaki won the Manufacturers’ Championship to add to the Riders’ Championship win scored by Jonathan Rea on his KRT Ninja ZX-10RR on Saturday. Alex Lowes (KRT) gave his characteristic full commitment on day two but suffered two falls. In the Tissot-Superpole race, held at the usual […]
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Friday 9th October Kawasaki BCPerformance was invited to Sydney Motorsport Park last Friday to take part in the first Night practice session under the lights. Organised by the St George motorcycle club on behalf of Motorcycling Australia to gain the required licensing to run future events under lights in the evenings. Team Manager Kelvin Reilly […]
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Jonathan Rea and his team-mate Alex Lowes will join their KRT squad this coming weekend for the final round of the 2020 FIM Superbike WorldSBK Championship at Estoril in Portugal, as the title fight goes all the way to the wire. After scoring 11 wins from the 21 races run so far in this uniquely […]
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Jonathan Rea won the ten-lap Tissot-Superpole race at Magny Cours but just missed out on securing the 2020 WorldSBK championship title itself after finishing fourth in the final 21-lap race. Jonathan’s KRT team mate Alex Lowes scored his second podium in as many days in the Superpole race and was then seventh in race two. […]
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The compact 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship season will feature its penultimate round next weekend at the well-known WorldSBK circuit of Magny Cours, located in the epicentre of France. Jonathan Rea enters as the clear championship leader with his team-mate Alex Lowes looking to get back into the podium positions once again. The second-to-last round […]
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