Kawasaki Motors Philippines is making significant changes to its Leisure Bike lineup to kick off the year. The brand has launched five new and updated models, headlined by the all-new KLE500.
The KLE500 is Kawasaki’s newest lightweight adventure bike that was unveiled globally in 2025. This stylish, off-road-ready machine comes powered by a 451cc parallel-twin and gets an assist/slipper clutch, selectable ABS, spoke wheels, and a KYB suspension setup. It’s built on a high-tensile steel trellis frame. The KLE500 also allows for smartphone connectivity via the Kawasaki Rideology app. An SE variant for this model is also available. The all-new Kawasaki KLE500 retails for P341,000, while the KLE500 SE stickers for P381,000.
Debuting alongside the KLE500 is the new Z1100 SE, an evolution of the Z1000. It boasts the Z lineup’s signature aggressive styling, and as the name suggests, increased engine displacement. It now has an electronic valve system and advanced riding aids. It features Brembo front brakes, Ohlins suspension, and a TFT instrument panel that also enables smartphone connection. The 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 SE has a P735,000 SRP.
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Also making its way to the revamped lineup is the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. It’s still the same famed supersport as before, but with large integrated winglets, it generates 25% more downforce than before. The RAM air intake has also been repositioned for improved performance. This is further complemented by a high-spec Brembo brake setup, a Showa Balance Free suspension setup, and an Ohlins steering damper.
Completing the 2026 roster are the 650 twins, the Ninja 650 and Z650S. Both powered by a 649cc parallel-twin engine, these two Kawasakis feature refreshed styling. The Ninja 650 goes for P456,500 while the Z650S stickers for P439,000.
What do you think of Kawasaki’s newly updated lineup? We’ll take a closer look at a few of these models in a succeeding article, so stay tuned.
