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Discover the rich history of one of Kawasaki’s oldest brands. Learn how the first model in the W series, the W1, brought Kawasaki worldwide recognition as a big-bike manufacturer. Understand the feeling of pride and respect that these machines evoke even today.
MUSEUM LETS YOU EXPERIENCE KAWASAKI’S HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY. Located inside the Kobe Maritime Museum, the Kawasaki Good Times World is museum run by the Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) Group, a company with an illustrious history spanning over 120 years.
For Kawasaki, the W1 meant recognition on the world stage as a big-bike manufacturer. It also marked the start of the Kawasaki’s Quest for Speed, a passion that led to the development of numerous legendary models.
Kawasaki has introduced a number of historically renowned motorcycles, including the "H1," "Z1" and "GPz900R" utilizing its development/production know-how for aircraft engines, since it first began manufacturing motorcycle engines in 1953.
For the 50th anniversary editions of the Z900RS and Z650RS, the iconic “Fireball” colourway of the Z1 was chosen. Pursuing the quality suitable for a 50-year milestone, a special painting process was developed speciacally for these 50 anniversary models.
2022.01.06. > Z 50th Anniversary models added 2022.01.06. > Z 50th Anniversary video added
In 1973, the first "Built to Win" lime green KX motocross machine broke cover. For the half century since then development has continued unabated year after year, and many race victories have been achieved. Today, the KX's DNA can even be found in Kawasaki’s off-road models.
As Japan’s foremost Z replica builder, the model that Take-san had long been waiting for had finally arrived: the new Z900RS. However, its stock proportions were markedly different from those of the Z1.
Kawasaki has introduced a number of historically renowned motorcycles, including the "H1," "Z1" and "GPz900R" utilizing its development/production know-how for aircraft engines, since it first began manufacturing motorcycle engines in 1953.
Jul 22, 2024 · An expression of three core principles — Our bikes should possess both power and gentleness, Our bikes should be fun and rewarding to control, Pursue all possibilities — our rider-centric development philosophy is the driving force behind every Kawasaki model.
