Kawasaki Motors Philippines has updated its Leisure Bike lineup for 2026 with five new and refreshed models, headlined by the all-new KLE500 adventure bike and the Z1100 SE big-bore naked, plus updated versions of the Ninja ZX-10R, Ninja 650, and Z650S. The brand is clearly strengthening its presence in both the middleweight and liter-bike categories, giving Filipino riders more choices for touring, sport, and everyday big-bike use.
Leading the pack is the all-new Kawasaki KLE500, a lightweight adventure motorcycle built on a 451cc parallel-twin platform with assist/slipper clutch, selectable ABS, spoke wheels, and quality suspension on a trellis frame. It’s aimed at riders who want a more approachable ADV with genuine off-road capability and long-distance comfort. The standard KLE500 is priced at ₱341,000, while the higher-spec KLE500 SE—equipped with extra features and accessories—comes in at ₱381,000.
Also new is the Kawasaki Z1100 SE, an evolution of the Z1000 and now the brand’s flagship naked bike in the Philippines. It carries an enlarged 1,099cc inline-four with advanced electronics and riding aids, plus Brembo front brakes, premium suspension, and a full TFT dash with smartphone connectivity via Kawasaki’s Rideology app. The 2026 Kawasaki Z1100 SE is priced at ₱735,000, putting it firmly in premium big-bike territory.
On the supersport side, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R remains the race-bred litre-class machine riders know, but now with integrated winglets that generate more downforce than before and a repositioned RAM air intake for improved performance. It is complemented by high-spec Brembo brakes, Showa Balance Free suspension, and an Öhlins steering damper, reinforcing its focus on track performance and high-speed stability.
Rounding out the updated lineup are Kawasaki’s 650 twins: the Ninja 650 and Z650S, both powered by the proven 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine. For 2026, these models receive refreshed styling while retaining their versatile character as approachable, expressway-legal middleweights. The Ninja 650 is priced at ₱456,500, while the naked Z650S comes in slightly lower at ₱439,000. Together, they continue to serve as the gateway into Kawasaki’s bigger-displacement leisure bikes.
Kawasaki KLE500 (2026) specs
- Engine: 451cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel-twin, DOHC
- Power: Around 50–51 hp
- Transmission: 6-speed with assist & slipper clutch
- Frame: High-tensile steel trellis
- Suspension: Inverted front fork, rear monoshock (Uni-Trak type)
- Brakes: Front and rear disc brakes with selectable ABS
- Wheels/Tires: Spoke wheels, off-road biased tires
- Electronics/Features: TFT display, smartphone connectivity (Rideology app), LED lighting (variant-dependent)
- Seat Height: Around 870 mm
- Fuel Capacity: Around 15–16 L
- Price: ₱341,000 (KLE500), ₱381,000 (KLE500 SE)
Kawasaki Z1100 SE (2026) specs
- Engine: 1,099cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC
- Power: Approx. 134–136 hp
- Torque: Around 113 Nm (approx.)
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Frame: Big-naked style frame (aluminum/steel backbone)
- Suspension: Premium rear shock, high-spec inverted front fork
- Brakes: Brembo front brake setup, rear disc, ABS
- Electronics/Features: Multiple riding aids, TFT display with smartphone connectivity, full LED lighting
- Price: ₱735,000
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R (2026) specs
- Engine: 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four
- Power: Liter-class superbike output (200+ hp in global spec)
- Key Chassis: Showa Balance Free fork and rear shock, Öhlins steering damper
- Aerodynamics: Integrated winglets with increased downforce
- Brakes: High-spec Brembo braking system with ABS
- Electronics/Features: Advanced rider aids (riding modes, traction control, engine braking control), TFT display, ride-by-wire
- Price: (Philippine SRP not officially specified, part of 2026 lineup)
Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2026) specs
- Engine: 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin
- Power: Around 67–68 hp
- Torque: Around 64 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Frame: High-tensile steel trellis frame
- Suspension: 41mm telescopic front fork, rear horizontal back-link monoshock
- Brakes: Dual front discs, single rear disc, dual-channel ABS
- Electronics/Features: TFT display with smartphone connectivity (Rideology app), LED lighting
- Price: ₱456,500
Kawasaki Z650S (2026) specs
- Engine: 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin
- Power: Around 67–68 hp
- Torque: Around 64 Nm
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Frame: High-tensile steel trellis frame
- Suspension: 41mm telescopic front fork, rear horizontal back-link monoshock
- Brakes: Dual front discs, single rear disc, dual-channel ABS
- Electronics/Features: TFT instrument panel with smartphone connectivity (Rideology app), LED lighting
- Styling: Sugomi-inspired naked styling with refreshed graphics
- Price: ₱439,000
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