Five Kawasaki Z models receive new colours as part of 2026 release
Kawasaki has given five Z models the lightest of updates as part of its 2026 release, with new colours being the only change.
Kawasaki’s new 2026 range will feature five Z models with new colours, while availability will start from October and November, depending on the model.
The bikes featured as part of the livery update include the Z500, Z650 and Z900. There’s also two SE models that complete the line-up. All five will land in European dealers later this year, with the Z500 available from November. That’s also the case for the Z500 SE bike.
The other three will all arrive in dealers from October, although prices for all five models have not yet been confirmed by Kawasaki.
The Z500 and sibling Z500 SE model will be available in a total of five new colourways; both bikes keep the same parallel-twin engine as the 2025 bikes. Everything is as it was before, meaning the chassis is unchanged, braking remains the same, as well as the suspension.
That’s also the case for the Z650, which retains the same steel trellis frame that’s found on the Z500 models. It also keeps its 649cc engine, full LED lighting, KTRC traction control and coloured TFT display. The Z650 will be available in a new Pearl Blizzard White colourway.
The Z900 receives three new colours as part of its subtle update, but like the models above, it remains the same as before from a mechanical and technical perspective.
Finally, the Z900 SE, which is the only model of the five that features Brembo brakes and Ohlins suspension, gets one new colour option as part of its 2026 release.
We will update this story when prices have been revealed by Kawasaki. In the meantime, more information on all the available colours can be found on the official Kawasaki website.
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