As the global motorcycle industry strengthens its focus on achieving carbon neutrality, Kawasaki wants us to know that it’s right there in the mix. Eager to show that green is more than just the brand color, the OEM adopted the phrase “Go with Green Power” as the overarching theme for its EICMA 2022 presentation. Like other legacy OEMs, the brand is keen to both explore new technology and also keep one foot planted in familiar territory.
On November 8, 2022, Kawasaki gave the world a glimpse at its future plans—some geared toward carbon neutrality, and some not. First and foremost, Team Green proudly showed off not one, not two, but three electric and hybrid electric vehicles: The Ninja EV, Z EV, and Hybrid EV. All three are production prototypes, according to Kawasaki Motors president Hiroshi Ito, who was on hand to introduce them to the world.