With warmer weather around the corner, many bikers will be beginning to think about blowing away the winter cobwebs, and Kawasaki UK is pleased to announce the new-look Kawasaki Experience Tour, a unique event that will give customers the chance to ride the 2026 range, from the exciting new KLE500 to the newly revised Z900RS.
For those riders considering their biking plans for the year, the Kawasaki Experience Tour is a must-visit event for anyone wanting to try some of the latest machines on offer from Kawasaki. Visiting Kawasaki dealers throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the tour will be bringing the 2026 Kawasaki range to a stop near you.
From A2-friendly machines such as the Versys 650 and Vulcan S to new models like the Z650 S, Z1100, KLE500 and Ninja ZX-10R, this is the perfect opportunity to experience everything that Kawasaki has to offer.
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To view the full list of events taking place this year, head to www.kawasakiexperiencetour.co.uk and book your test ride!
The models available on the tour are:
| Model | Minimum requirements |
| Eliminator 500 | A2 licence for 1 year |
| Ninja ZX-4RR | A licence for 1 year |
| Ninja ZX-6R | A licence for 1 year |
| Vulcan S | A licence for 1 year (or 1 year riding experience with an A2 licence) |
| Z900 | A licence for 2 years |
| Ninja 1100SX SE Tourer | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Ninja H2 SX SE Tourer | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Ninja ZX-10R | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Versys 1100 S | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| KLE500 SE | A2 licence for 1 year |
| KLE500 SE | A2 licence for 1 year |
| Versys 650 | A licence for 1 year. Riding experience will be reviewed |
| Z1100 | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Z650 S | A licence for 1 year. Riding experience will be reviewed |
| Z900RS | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| *Z650RS | A licence for 1 year. Riding experience will be reviewed |
| *Ninja 500 SE | A2 licence for 1 year |
| *Z500 SE Performance | A2 licence for 1 year |
*subject to dealer availability
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“Although it might not feel like it currently, the spring riding season is just around the corner, and we’re really excited to be launching a revised and renamed Kawasaki Experience Tour for 2026. Visiting dealers the length and breadth of the UK means we’re never going to be too far from Kawasaki fans, making this the perfect opportunity for them to come and join us to experience the entire range.”
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Kawasaki is a Japanese multinational company that manufactures motorcycles, along with a wide range of other products like ships, aircraft, and industrial equipment. Its motorcycle division is known for high-performance and powerful models, and has its roots in the company’s aircraft manufacturing. Kawasaki is also known for the popular Jet Ski, which has become a generic term for personal watercraft.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
