Kawasaki Companies

Enabling riders to more completely control high-performance machines,and enjoy the pleasure of riding is our goal.

Motorcycle & Engine Company is the sole division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. that provides products directly to general consumers.

The company manufactures a broad range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs (all-terrain vehicles), recreation utility vehicles, utility vehicles, JET SKI® watercraft and general-purpose gasoline engines; and supplies them to markets around the world.

In 1963, Kawasaki and Meguro merged to form Kawasaki Motorcycle Co., Ltd.

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.

The motorcycle department has expanded its range of products while accurately meeting market needs, and has contributed to the enhancement of the overall Kawasaki brand reputation.