Kawasaki Launch ‘New Rider Reward’ Across A Range Of Machines!
“With the sun shining and the biking season getting underway, we’re really pleased to be launching the ‘New Rider Reward’ to help those motorcyclists just starting out on their two-wheel journey the chance to ride away on their dream Kawasaki.”
Get a free gift with Kawasaki and Silkolene!
This summer, Kawasaki is offering all motorcyclists the chance to bag an exclusive free gift from Silkolene as well as save on the purchase of any of its 2024 Ninja or Z 500cc models!
Any rider who registers their details with their local Kawasaki dealer between now and 30th June will receive a special Silkolene gift to help them keep their bike road-ready. Not only that, but everyone who registers will also receive a £200 voucher off the purchase price of the 2024 Ninja 500 or Z500.
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Valid 1st May 2025 – 30th June 2026.
Le Mans demonstration of Kawasaki HySE hydrogen motorcycle
The 60th running of the famousLe Mans 24 hour Endurance motorcycle race on the weekend of 19 and 20 April notonly witnessed a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR on the podium – and leading the racefor several hours – but also a demonstration of Kawasaki cutting edge hydrogenvehicle technology.
At the invitation of the race organisers ASO (who also oversee the world famous Tour de France cycle race), Kawasaki sent their research prototype HySE motorcycle to Le Mans along with test rider, Matthias Hoeppner.
As one of the motorcycle manufacturer members of HySE (the Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology Association), Kawasaki has developed a machine based on its Ninja supercharged motorcycle platform powered exclusively by hydrogen stored in special tanks at either side of the rear of the machine. With virtually no emissions to speak of (including some harmless water vapour), the HySE machine is a physical sign that the “future fuel” hydrogen can be applied to two wheeled vehicles as well as four.
Witnessed by the huge Le Mans crowd plus Gilles Huttepain, Vice president of ASO and Mathieu Kassovitz, the official starter of the 2025 race, test pilot, Matthias Hoeppner, left the pit lane just 15 minutes before the race itself began and completed a demonstration lap of the 4.13Km track in damp conditions.
For ASO this invitation forms part of a longer H24 strategy focussing on an eventual 24 hour endurance race for electric and hydrogen powered cars. Equally significant for Kawasaki – who now have a retail range that includes gasoline, electric and even hybrid motorcycles – Kawasaki Motors France created a display in the public area of the race track that encouraged visitors across the four days of the event to see a product display and ask staff questions about current and new technologies.
With other hydrogen focused displays including a kids “railroad” and a hydrogen powered generator, the green focus of the event matched perfectly with the HySE group mission to explore the obvious environmental benefits of hydrogen vehicles.
Speaking about his demonstration lap, Matthias Hoeppner said:
“Our research into hydrogen power illustrates well the Kawasaki principles of not only embracing new technologies but also applying practical applications to them. Being one of the test riders I am well used to the HySE machine by now but it still gives me a thrill each time I ride it knowing it is powered exclusively by hydrogen. The demonstration lap was shown live on worldwide television and the huge crowd really appreciated the chance to see an actual working example of hydrogen motive power applied to a motorcycle.”
Bournemouth Kawasaki and James Hillier Reunite for Isle of Man TT!
After a last-minute change of plans, Kawasaki UK is delighted to announce that James Hillier will once again be lining up in green for the two Isle of Man TT Supersport races. Partnering once more with Bournemouth Kawasaki, a team he has had lots of success with throughout his career, he’ll be riding the Ninja ZX-6R he took to fourth and sixth last year.
Despite planning to sit 2025 out, the Bournemouth Kawasaki team will be making a surprise return to the Isle of Man TT next month, running James Hillier in both Supersport races. Campaigning on the proven Ninja ZX-6R, James and the team will be looking to build on their results last year and are setting their sights firmly on a podium finish.
The Bournemouth Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R will be backed by Kawasaki Insurance, which offers specialist and bespoke insurance policies to all riders of any Kawasaki machinery in the UK.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“It was a shame to see what happened to James earlier this month; however, it has presented us with a great opportunity to have another go at getting on that Supersport podium at the Isle of Man TT. James and the team have a huge amount of experience with the bike and attacking the event in general, so we are confident it will be a great two weeks. I would like to thank Kawasaki Insurance for getting on board at this late stage and helping put the team in a position to go full throttle into the two races at the end of this month.”
Pete Extance, Team Owner, Bournemouth Kawasaki:
“2025 started with the idea of having a year out of the TT, but when that changed, we were only too happy to speak with James and put a deal together for him to ride the Bournemouth Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. It didn’t take long for us to agree on a deal with James to return, and we set to work preparing the bike for the TT starting in the last week of May. We firmly believe James and the team have podium potential, and hopefully, that second TT career win that James richly deserves.”
James Hillier:
“After a difficult few days, it was great to secure a ride back with Pete and Bournemouth Kawasaki, especially as it was back with my Kawasaki ZX-6R from last year. We both know what we need to do, and I am sure we will hit the ‘25 TT running. Massive thanks to the team and everyone who has helped get this sorted at such short notice.”
Danny Buchan becomes AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen Ambassador
Kawasaki UK is delighted to announce that former British Superbike star and Team Green rider Danny Buchan will remain in the paddock for 2025, becoming an ambassador for the thrilling AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen series.
Having had a very successful career with Kawasaki, including being crowned National Superstock Champion twice and winning FS-3 Racing team’s first ever Superbike race, Danny has a wealth of knowledge on racing the tricky UK circuits. He will be using all of that experience in 2025 when he works alongside the stars of tomorrow as the official ambassador for the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen series.
The Essex based rider will be at all eight rounds of the 2025 Championship, helping every rider in the class to not only hone their race craft on track but also how to approach racing and their motorsports careers off track.
The Superteen class is the perfect representation of the Team Green ethos of giving young riders the best possible platform to springboard their racing careers. As a former Team Green rider, Danny has seen first-hand how it can help, while many of the stars of last year’s Championship have already moved on to bigger classes, including the British Supersport and Sportbike classes as well as the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“We are excited to welcome Danny back to Kawasaki and Team Green this year! We have had a successful and enjoyable relationship with Danny for over a decade and we are pleased that he has agreed to work with us and our Superteen Championship in 2025. We want to give the youngsters in this series the best possible platform to shine, and we believe that alongside the awesome ZX-4RR, having Danny bring his knowledge and experience to these young racers will be the perfect combination. We hope that every rider takes full advantage of this opportunity throughout the season.”
Danny Buchan, Kawasaki Superteen Ambassador:
“Obviously I was excited to get the call up from Kawasaki with this opportunity. I was one of the first Team Green riders back in 2010 and my roots run deep with Kawasaki so helping out today’s young riders with the experience I have gained in all my years of racing was a no brainer. It takes so much effort by everyone involved and I was lucky enough to have some real important figures around me when coming through the ranks, such as Nick Morgan from MSS Performance who helped catapult my career with his knowledge of the sport so I hope I can do the same with these youngsters. Help kickstart their careers and help steer them in the right direction for their years ahead in the sport. I’m looking forward to meeting them all at round one in May.”
bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team and Motul renew partnership
bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team has announced the renewal of its partnership with Motul, further strengthening the relationship between two premium brands in the FIM Superbike World Championship. This extension marks another milestone in a collaboration built on a shared passion for high performance, technical excellence and innovation, both in competition and on the commercial front.
As a global leader in high-performance lubricants, Motul continues to play a crucial role in optimising the performance and durability of the KB998 Rimini, ensuring that bimota’s cutting-edge engineering is matched by world-class engine oils. The combination of bimota’s high-performance motorcycles and Motul’s advanced lubrication technology represents a perfect synergy, designed to push the limits of racing performance at the highest level.
Beyond the racetrack, this Partnership is also a key pillar of a global strategy under the Kawasaki umbrella, reinforcing the strength and global footprint of combined efforts. With a shared commitment to innovation and quality, Motul is proud to bring added value to a vast dealer network, offering premium products that enhance both reliability and performance for all bimota customers worldwide.
bimota S.p.a. and the bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team looks forward to another exciting chapter with Motul, as they continue a common pursuit of excellence in WorldSBK and beyond in the marketplace.
STATEMENTS:
Guillaume PAILLERET (Motul Chief Business Officer): “Motul is extremely proud to be the partner of bimota. We could not think of a better platform than the WorldSBK to celebrate our business and technical partnership with the Kawasaki group, even more so now that bimota becomes a racing flagship brand to the group. The bimota machines are splendid; we are honoured to be running through their veins, and very much looking forward to be working with the bimota dealers as well as connecting with its fans across the globe”.
Biel Roda (BbKRT Marketing Manager): “bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team is a project driven by cutting-edge technology, blending state-of-the-art Italian design with Japanese engineering excellence. However, it is more than just innovation, it embodies a deep passion for racing and a rich heritage. Motul, with its renowned brand, high-quality products, and the unwavering passion of its management for motorcycles, is the perfect partner for this ambitious project. Motul’s strong commitment extends across both its R&D centre in Japan where it collaborates closely with our colleagues at KMC and its European Motorsport division, working hand in hand with the team and Bimota S.p.A management”.
Pierluigi Marconi (bimota Chief Operating Officer): “displaying the Motul sticker on the Kb998 Rimini is not only a sponsorship agreement, it’s a partnership between two brands who are leader in their market segment. The technical partnership is important to enhance the quality and the performance of both brands. WorldSBK activity is a perfect test bench for bimota and Motul, the products developed with BbKRT and used in the racing garage are the same used by bimota in the Production Dept. For us this is the real task of the work we are doing together because our aim is to supply the best products to our customers”.
Kawasaki UK to support the2025 British Motocross Championship
Kawasaki UK is proud to announce that it will be supporting the 2025 British Motocross Championship, solidifying its position as one of the leading manufacturers in the motocross scene
Team Green has a rich history in the off-road world and has long supported the series, fielding multiple championship-winning bikes, teams and riders. With the series getting underway on March 30th at Hawkstone Park, visitors will see prominent Kawasaki branding in the programme and around the circuit at all eight rounds of the 2025 series.
For 2025, Dixon Racing Team Kawasaki will be the official Kawasaki entry, with Taylor Hammal riding the KX450 in the MX1 class and Bobby Bruce riding the all-new KX250 in the MX2 class. Kawasaki UK will also be supporting Swedish rider Freddie Bartlett, who will be making his British Championship MX2 debut with the SevenSeven2 Ride Kawasaki team.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK
“We are delighted to be able to support the championship, both race teams, and the championship itself for what promises to be a fantastic 2025 season. Our commitment to the sport reflects our passion for motocross and our dedication to nurturing talent in the UK.”
Paul Irwin, Series Director of the British Motocross Championship
“It’s great to have a manufacturer on board. They have been the first to pledge their support, and we hope more manufacturers will join us. We are truly grateful for Kawasaki’s backing and look forward to getting the series underway.”
International flavour for 2025 AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen Championship
With just a few months to go until the start of the 2025 AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen Championship, the grid is filling up fast, with 24 riders currently confirmed coming from as far afield as Australia, India and Bermuda.
The 2024 season proved an incredible debut year, with the Championship fight coming down to the final race of the year. With the British Superbike Championship regarded as the best domestic series in the world, it attracts hundreds of thousands of viewers from across the globe, and as a regular support class, the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen Championship races alongside the blue-riband class at seven rounds, with a one-off event at the British round of the World Superbike Championship.
With the second season getting underway soon, the 2025 grid is filling up fast, and 24 young riders have already signed up to compete on the identical Ninja ZX-4RRs. With a number of riders returning for another year, this year will also see a truly international flavour, with Australian Henry Snell looking to build on his debut season, while newcomers Raheesh Khatri from India and Jeddiah Cumbermack from Bermuda will be looking to impress.
The 2025 grid will also feature two female racers, with Aleisha Layton and Holly Harris looking to emulate the success of Chloe Jones, who finished fourth in 2024 and will move on to the Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship for this season.
Riders interested in joining the ever-growing 2025 AJN Steelstock British Superteen Championship grid can still do so by contacting MSS Performance at info@mssperformance.com
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“After a great year of racing in 2024, I’m not surprised we have a huge amount of interest in the series not just from within the UK but from around the world. With the level playing field we have created using identically prepared Ninja ZX-4RR’s, it’s a great proposition for young riders to come to BSB and showcase their talents. We are looking forward to another great year of racing in 2025!”
London’s calling as Kawasaki returns to the MCN Motorcycle Show!
The MCN London Motorcycle Show kicks off next month, and Kawasaki will be heading to the Capital with its latest range of 2025 machines, including the all-new Versys 1100, Ninja 1100SX SE and Z900. A new addition to the stand will be a dedicated area showcasing the bimota KB4, and all-new Tera and KB998 Rimini.
As the first big two-wheel event of the year, the MCN London Motorcycle Show sees thousands of bikers descend on the Capital, and Kawasaki will once again be in attendance throughout the three days with its entire 2025 range. This includes the three latest models, the Versys 1100, Ninja 1100SX SE and Z900, as well as lower capacity machines ideal for the urban environment, such as the Z125, Ninja 500, Eliminator 500 and both our electric and hybrid range.
Alongside the latest machines, the Kawasaki stand will also feature the newly named AJN Steelstock Kawasaki ZX-10RR British Superbike alongside the 2025 Kawasaki British Superteen Ninja ZX-4RR. Visitors attending the show will also be able to see the Kawasaki Ninja H2R and an original Z1 as part of MCN’s 70th birthday celebrations as they look back at the most iconic bikes of the last seven decades.
The London show will also see an exciting debut on the Kawasaki stand, with a dedicated area showcasing the 2025 bimota range. This new section will allow visitors to get up close and personal with three special models, the retro-inspired KB4, the supercharged Tera, and WSB Homologation Special the KB998 Rimini. For 2025, Kawasaki will be creating a small network of bimota dealers through which customers can purchase the bimota products.
In addition to all of the new metal on display, Kawasaki will also be supporting the “Live Action with Bridgestone” arena. This free show will see a host of British Superbike and Isle of Man TT stars past and present going head to head on the Kawasaki KLX140 in what is sure to be a bar-bashing, adrenaline-fueled display for the whole family to enjoy!
As always, all Club Kawasaki members are welcome to join Kawasaki UK for a free coffee in the VIP members area on the stand.
2025 AJN Steelstock Kawasaki British Superteen Championship is go!
After a hugely successful debut season, which saw some of the most thrilling racing of the year, the Kawasaki British Superteen Championship is returning for 2025, and Kawasaki UK is proud to welcome AJN Steelstock as the new title sponsor.
Coming down to the very last lap of the last race of the year, the 2024 Kawasaki British Superteen Championship proved to be one of the most exciting race series in the entire British Superbike paddock. Kawasaki UK is excited to announce the series will be returning in 2025, giving the stars of tomorrow a platform to showcase their talent.
With riders again running identically prepared Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR machines, Kawasaki UK is proud to announce that AJN Steelstock will become the title sponsor for the season. Already a prominent figure within the paddock, this new sponsorship further strengthens AJN Steelstock’s ties with Kawasaki, having been announced as the title sponsor of the official Superbike team yesterday.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department:
“Year one of the Superteen series was amazing, no question. With close battles at every round and a grid full of youngsters eager to prove themselves on identical machinery it was of course an easy decision to go again for a second year. We are delighted to have Alan and his team at AJN Steelstock join us for 2025 as we collectively hunt for the next superstar of the future! We would like to thank Alan for his support, and we can now move into next season confident of another eight rounds of bar-banging action!”
Alan Boyden, Joint Managing Director, AJN Steelstock:
“AJN has been involved in motorsport sponsorship, particularly motorcycle racing, for several years now and we’ve helped support some fantastic riders and teams over that time.
We have an amazing British Superbikes line-up next year, but we’re really excited to be supporting the 2025 Kawasaki British Superteen Championship. For us, all our sponsorships have been born out of the idea of helping talented individuals and giving them a chance to achieve their goals and dreams.
The Kawasaki British Superteen Championship echoes that philosophy by introducing young riders to the national circuit and laying the foundations for a potential career as future Superbike championship riders.”