Best Kawasaki Motorbikes

Budget bush basher – Well, its time to update my review of the gen 2 klr650. Mine is still going strong. After nine years it now has 107,000km on the clock! Yep. That's… Read more

right, 107,000km. No oil burning. No "Doo hickey" modification. No power pipe. No carby mods. No air box mods. Totally stock and original. I use Castro 4t oil. Do the air cleaner often since 80% of my riding is on dirt. Yep, it's still a heavy pig. It's still awkwardly tall. The brakes are still very average. It always has at least one thing that needs fixing, and it's still put to shame by the average 250 for power. But.........after the zombie apocalypse, the cockroaches will emerge from the smouldering ashes riding a klr650! They won't be breaking any records, but it will keep on running. Cheap to buy. Easy to work on. Parts are readily availble along with a huge range of aftermarket farkles in every price range. I'll be keeping mine for a while yet I reckon

I bought a vulcan 900 classic in 2025 i hate it is should have waited but the dealer would not let me take it on a test run . If I had i would have… Read more

walked away. It needs a sixth gear to get to normal interstate speeds of 70mph. Slight vibration i. The handle bars when getting above 60mph. I prefer my Harley because it has the 103 and I can easily cruise the interstate at 70 or higher with no issues. I have the vulcan for sale but request my payoff it only has 50 miles on the odometer because I drove from the dealership and parked it and never drove it again. It is garaged and I start it once a month to keep parts lubricated. I rather have a Harley or Indian at least they were designed right

At last found my perfect bike at 79 – Didn't get my licence until I was 72 and started on a Yamaha VStar 950, too big! Then sized down to a Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S. Good for touring but… Read more

wanted something a bit more flexible for tackling the twisties with my mates. From there to a Yamaha MT03. Loved it ! great little bike with plenty of get up and go with excellent handling but not so comfortable on long distance touring. At a mates suggestion test drove the Ninja 650 and traded in the MT03 the same day for the 2021 model. Just done 500 klms but already over the moon with the handling in the twisties and cruising at highway speeds. Already convinced that this is the one for me.

I’m loving this bike – I have put just over 500km on the bike in 3 long solo rides. Starting with the controls, they’re simple and easy to learn. The mode select function… Read more

is good and is used when stationary in neutral. The display is great, with day and night selectable on the move. The mode 1 and 2 displays are well set up and easily readable. Bike handling is excellent: I’m an enduro rider and this bike points like my WR450, razor sharp. You could do a MOST test on this and nail all the bendy bits. The bike cruises beautifully, I’m having a ball on it. I came off a XT660 X super mortard and this bike relates to it in handling but is so much more stable in cruise. Braking is strong with double calipers on big discs. Stability control via traction and ABS is great, I live on a dirt road and have been using RAIN mode at 80kph easily. Cruise control is just like a car, simple. I like the ability to cancel cruise by twisting the throttle forward a little, simple. The finish of the bike plastics etc is fantastic, it looks sharp and looks like it rides - fast! The seating is super comfy, my wife loves it. I’ll add a lambs wool cover for very long touring trips as well as a set of SHAD panniers. I would recommend this bike to someone after a sports tourer, I’m mid 50’s and love it.

2018 Vulcan S – Have had the bike for a couple of years now. It looks good (orange and black duco). Is reliable and a great transport for short distances. The only… Read more

negatives are an uncomfortable seat and gearing is too low which means high revs at freeway speeds. On the whole, I am glad I bought it instead of the 883 Harley.

It does not fail in any area and delivers in all – Kawasaki delivers on it's intended purpose, a modern golden oldie. The closest comparison probably an 850 Norton. Handling is solid and good enough.… Read more

Performance is as expected but with more low rpm torque than expected. Brakes. Progressive with good feel and power. Riding position near perfect (pegs 25mm forward ) Seat comfort very good even after 5 hours riding. Vibrations, well probably best described as pulsations. No numb fingers. Headlight good in spread and range. Love the twin analogue instruments. If one wanted to be picky, the rear shocks could have more damping, compressive & rebound, but ARE not an issue. For the market/owner Kawasaki targeted, they have in my opinion "nailed" it. If your used to sports/cruiser/adventure bikes this will be different. Just a nice, nice, machine.

torque, style and a fuel eater – Had my z1000 2012 model now for 3 years. The same motor as the ZX10R but tuned for torque, this bike is an animal. I am 78 kg and thought the bike is… Read more

240kg the design means it is not heavy at all. the seat height is low and the bars are comfortable enough to ride all day.

2021 & 2022 classic models, ok, but have vibration issues – owned the 2020 900 classic Blue/white, front end vibration at any speed from new, supplied white wall are a bit ify on repaired roads and not much… Read more

grip in the wet, so much so i lost grip on the front at 100ks an hour and into freeway wires etc and nearly killed me, wrote the bike off, got the new 2021 model. Grey/white, through insurance, same vibrating issue, changed the tyres with a balance, still vibrate, changed the risers and bars, still vibrate, put in for repairs and look over at a very good racing mechanics shop, checked all bearings , steering etc, to no avail, told me it may be a design fault. The rest of the bike is great, great brakes, great looks, a little uncomfortable for long rides, how ever put on 2 inches off accoustic foam and a seat cover, can ride for 3 hours without a break, just don't let go of the handle bars at all.

Fun bike, but other 250's are better. 2007 Modal – Good on fuel. Easy to maintain and like any bike lots of fun to own. :) But it was always a pain to start on cold starts, my mates owned a 2006… Read more

and 2009 KLX250's, both of theirs didn't like to start too when cold, which was a pain when you work late shifts and trying to start your bike at 1am in the morning and all you want to do is go home and sleep. :s

I sold it and bought a DRZ 400, it is just as reliably as the klx, a little bit heavier, but the power of the DRZ and the fact it always starts in Really cold or hot weather is a deal breaker.

Would i buy another? Nah, I'd look at other makes before going KLX 250 again. But in saying that, if you don't have the money for other makes, the KLX250 is a cheap bike for the money, i paid $1,700 with rego.

2018 Kawasaki Voyager – Overall this is a decent bike and good value for your money. When I purchased this bike (new) I was looking at the competition which was at least $12… Read more

000 CAD more. Doing a cost benefit analysis I wasn't convinced it was worth the extra $$. I wasn't particularly interested in a Gold Wing since it was so smooth when I tried it, I didn't feel like I was riding a bike (we're all different). Following the purchase there were two small issues, the chrome piece over the tank caused a squeak which I fixed. Second, the chrome from the handle bars/speakers/clutch/brake reflected on the windshied and into my eyes. I actually painted them over with plasti dip paint (removable) which resolved the issue. I purchased the kawasaki gel seat (firmer) and heated grips. The ABS is quite effective as well, had to use it after being cut off.

great alrounder – this bike for the price is an awesome machine highly recommend it to anyone wanting something other than an expensive European bike great power great… Read more

handling fast bought it From Mick Muldoon Motor Cycles In Bathurst with great service and fast bikes go hard on the green machine. came with hand guards

Excellent bike with some flaws – Recently bought Kawasaki Z900rs 2022/23 Black with red stripes ( non cafe version). Looks amazing. It's has a powerful engine with a retro look. The… Read more

engine loves to rev & bit jerky on low gears. seat is comfy for rider as well as pillion passenger. Only issue I have found is the snappy/jumpy Throttle ( ECU flash might help, however, might void the warranty) and is not cheap to do) Other one is the seat height, I'm 5'8' ..and I'm tipping toeing. might be a problem for shorter riders. Definitely not for Learner riders. * doesn't come with grab rail so sometimes its hard while getting out of parking.

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Kawasaki is known for building bulletproof motors. I own a ZX-10R 2005 model – I always customize my motorcycle to suit me the best way I can, I will make a customized seat (usually lower with better quality foam and a nonslip… Read more

covering) quality leavers that I find more comfortable, I can help myself been a spraypainter by trade I will respray the bodywork and wheels add better exhaust system (titanium muffler that will not burn a pillions leg even after track riding) . 2 eg photos me doing a burnout 40 years ago and my ZX-10R 2005 model that I own today. My ZX10 is not for beginners or intermediate riders, this bike requires complete smoothness from the throttle and clutch control mixed with braking and body positioning that will not cause undue shifting to the bikes geometry or you could find yourself running wide or even out of road! ( no ABS, traction control, or other modes like city or weather options ) It can reach a speed of 160km in 1st gear so it is more of a weapon! But I love it.

I move the bike. It had no problem when I got one. It get the job done better then all my other bikes – The best farm bike in my opinion. It really fun and get the job done better then all my other bikes what I own. It had no problem sicken I get it used off a mate. Show details

Older rider special – Great all rounder,Im 76 yr old 5ft 6ins tall . Lowered bike 40mm, added centre-stand, power outlet , and larger countershaft sprocket. I have done… Read more

37000kms in four years. 21in front spoked wheel very handy on rough gravel roads. Very sporty ride, even if foot pegs touch down during spirited riding, maybe could have left unlowered ? Much better on highway with one tooth bigger front sprocket. Waiting for 400x. Ray

Great Bike – I absolutely love this bike! Z125 is by far the best bike for having some great fun riding around. I wouldn't buy any thing else in its category. … Read more

This is only the base model and it still does so much. It's performance was surprisingly fantastic for a base model product. I recommend it to my friends and family.