Kawasaki’s upcoming new electric motorcycles are set to help the brand usher in the future of motorcycling. This month, we got the chance to check them out in person and take a closer look at the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 models.
Both models were on display at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. No one can accuse Kawasaki of rushing too quickly toward electrification. The company dragged its feet compared to other major legacy motorcycle manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson and BMW.
But among the Japanese big four, Kawasaki has managed to beat out Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki to become the first to bring a full-size electric motorcycle to market.
The Kawasaki Ninja e-1 (faired sportbike below) and Z e-1 (naked bike) are both set to begin sales soon in the US and European markets, where riders will be able to purchase them at existing Kawasaki…