Kawasaki Z900, Ninja 1000SX, and Vulcan 2 gain new colours for 2021
Three of the biggest selling bikes from Kawasaki are getting a refresh for 2021 – full details, pictures and specs
KAWASAKI is giving three of its biggest selling models a makeover for 2021. The bikes in question are the Z900, Ninja 1000 SX, and the entry-level Vulcan S.
Kawasaki Z900 (2020) video review
With the Z900 and Ninja 1000 SX both undergoing recent overhauls for 2020, the changes to both models are subtle, with colours being the pick of the bunch. While the popular and accessible Vulcan S also gains some fresh paint to keep the machine on-trend.
Kawasaki Z900 (2021) changes and specs
The 2021 Z900 is now available in a choice of Green Framed Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Flat Spark Black with a touch of green or Red Framed Metallic Spark Black / Metallic Flat Spark Black with a touch of red. The eye-catching combo of Pearl Blizzard White / Metallic Spark Black is also still on offer for the coming season.
For riders looking for an instant upgrade right out of the dealership door, the 2021 Z900 is also available as a Performance Edition once more in 2021. In this form, the bike can again be selected featuring a large smoke dash cawl, a gel tank pad, a colour coded seat cover plus the sporty sound, and extra performance of an Akrapovič exhaust, finished off with a carbon heat shield.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX (2021) changes and specs
The 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX will be available in three colourway options for 202. Riders can choose between Metallic Carbon Gray / Metallic Diablo Black, Emerald Blazed Green / Metallic Diablo Black / Metallic Graphite Gray or Metallic Moondust Gray / Metallic Diablo Black. And in each case match the desired colour to one of three Editions.
Performance Edition
The Ninja 1000SX Performance Edition adds frame sliders, a smoke windscreen, a gel tank pad, a colour coded seat cover plus the sporty sound, and extra performance of an Akrapovič exhaust.
Touring Edition
The Ninja 1000SX Tourer Edition adds a 2x 28L integrated pannier system that is colour-matched to the body of the bike and can be conveniently locked with the ignition key. A larger windscreen is fitted for even more comfort; while the GPS bracket lets you mount your system of choice.
Performance Tourer Edition
The third of the trio of Edition options is the Ninja 1000SX Performance Tourer Edition adding a colour coded 2x 28L integrated pannier system, heated grips, frame sliders, a large smoke windscreen, a GPS bracket, a gel tank pad, a colour coded seat cover plus the sporty sound and extra performance of an Akrapovič exhaust.
Kawasaki Vulcan S (2021) changes and specs
Kawasaki’s super-accessible cruiser gets some funky new colourways for 2021, with riders able to choose between Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Flat Raw Graystone or Ebony.
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
