Kawasaki announces 2026 model prices
Kawasaki has revealed UK prices of three of its most anticipated 2026 models.
Kawasaki has revealed UK pricing of its new ZX-10R, Z900RS and KLE500 adventure motorcycles, all of which are currently on display at MCL25.
The brand-new KLE500 returns to the Japanese company's adventure line-up after a lengthy spell in retirement, and it does so with a budget-friendly price of £5,999.
If you want the SE model, which is available in three colour options, then pricing rises to £6,599. For the extra cost you will get LED indicators to go along with the LED lighting front and rear, a TFT instrumentation, and a package that features a larger windshield, sturdy hand guards and a large skid plate.
The KLE500 receives a 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel combination, and is shod with IRC GP-410 tyres. Suspension duties are handled by KYB cartridge-type inverted front forks, and a new Uni-Trak rear suspension. The KLE500 also benefits from ABS, however, riders are able to disable the system to suit their preferences.
Both the standard KLE500 and SE flavour will be available in dealerships from March 2026.
The most recent model out of the three to be revealed was the new Ninja ZX-10R, which has received several updates for next year including a revised aero package. It will be available for £15,999, while the track-focused Ninja ZX-10RR is presented at £24,799.
The revised ZX-10R gets Circuit-focused settings for the WorldSBK-developed BFF (Balance Free Front Fork) and BFRC lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion), while Kawasaki says the chassis geometry has also been altered slightly to accommodate the effect of the wings.
Power-wise there's no change for 2026, with the bike's 998cc liquid-cooled inline four engine continuing to produce 204bhp. That puts it slightly above the Yamaha R1 which produces 197bhp, while the ZX-10R is also a bit cheaper.
Finally, there's the Z900RS, which remains one of the most popular models in the Kawasaki range. It too has been given a host of updates for 2026, including the addition of cruise control and an up/down quickshifter as standard.
The base model is priced at £11,499, while the Black Ball Edition comes in at £11,699. For the SE model customers will need to spend £12,949.
The Z900RS produces 114bhp compared to the Yamaha XSR900's 117bhp. Pricing is also similar between both models, with the XSR900 positioned at £11,100. Yamaha's neo-retro XSR900 also comes with a quickshifter and cruise control as standard.
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