Kawasaki
Kawasaki manufactures motorcycles ranging from entry-level 125 cc models to supercharged hypersport machines, as well as off-road and electric motorcycles. Kawasaki Heavy Industries is also active in aerospace, rail transportation, shipbuilding, energy systems, and industrial machinery. The motorcycle brand is especially recognized for its high-performance engines, sporty models, and its iconic green racing heritage.
Headquarters: Akashi, Japan
Founded: 1961 (motorcycles)
New registrations (market share) in Germany, 2025: 14,177 motorcycles (14.5%), 68 electric motorcycles (2.8%)
Five best-selling models (units sold): Z900 (4,536), Z650 (2,219), Ninja 650 (1,278), Eliminator 500 (720), Vulcan S (656)
Dealers in Germany: 170