Australia’s top-selling motorcycle, the Kawasaki Ninja 300, has just become $500 cheaper and the Ninja 1000 $1000 cheaper, while all other models stay the same, despite the falling Australian dollar.
The price drop is for the ABS models ($6399 +ORC) and non-ABS model ($5699) in all colours of the Ninja 300.
It follows the recent introduction of competitor models such as the new Yamaha YZF-R3 ($6999) and the much-cheaper Honda CBR300 ($4999 and $5488 ABS model).
This 250-300cc sector of the LAMS market is becoming very busy with models from all the Japanese, plus Benelli, KTM and Hyosung.
There are also tips that Royal Enfield, Triumph and even BMW will introduce commuter bikes less than 500cc.
The only other price reduction is the updated 2016 model Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS which is $1000 cheaper at $15,999.
All other Kawasaki models remain the same price, despite the falling Australian dollar.
Meanwhile, Kawasaki is hosting its first track ride day in Queensland for Team Green Australia members.
It will be held at Queensland Raceway on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, for just $50, which includes 6 x 15 minute sessions if you are riding a Kwaka. They also get a $25 food and drink voucher.
Kawasaki technicians will be on hand to assist with Kawasaki bike set-up and adjustments.
Non-Kawasaki riders will be charged $145 to participate in the event, but It is free to join Kawasaki Team Green Australia, so get cracking.
Riders will have a choice between novice/intermediate (slow/medium pace) or advanced (medium/fast). An additional fee for a day licence may apply.
Kawasaki Australian prices
- Vulcan 1700 Classic ABS (K-ACT) VN1700FDF 2013 Grey $19,999
- Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS (K-ACT) VN1700DDF 2013 Silver $22,999
- Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS (K-ACT) VN1700BDF 2013 Black $25,999
- Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS (K-ACT) VN1700KDF 2013 Black $24,499
- Vulcan S ABS (LAMS) EN650BFFW 2015 PUR/White $9,999
- 1400GTR ABS (K-ACT) ZG1400CEF 2014 Grey $24,999
- Ninja ZX-14R ABS SE ZX1400FEFA 2014 Black / Green $20,299
- Ninja ZX-14R ABS SE (Ohlins) ZX1400FEFB 2014 White $21,999
- Ninja ZX-14R ABS SE ZX1400FFFA 2015 Green $20,299
- Ninja ZX-14R ABS SE (Ohlins) ZX1400FEFB 2015 Black $21,799
- Ninja ZX-10R ABS SE ZX1000KFFA 2015 Black $19,999
- Ninja ZX-10R ABS 30th Anniversary ZX1000KFFA 2015 Lime $20,699
- Ninja ZX-10R 30th Anniversary (non ABS) ZX1000JFFA 2015 Lime $18,999
- Ninja 1000 ABS ZX1000MFF 2015 Green/Red $15,999
- Ninja H2 ZX1000NFF 2015 Grey $33,000
- Z1000 ABS SE ZR1000GFF 2015 Grey $16,799
- Vulcan 900 Classic VN900BFF 2015 Grey $12,499
- Vulcan 900 Custom VN900CFF 2015 Black $12,699
- Z800 ABS ZR800BFF 2015 Black $12,999
- ZX636FFF ZX636FFF 2015 White $16,499
- Ninja ZX-6R ABS (636) SE ZX636FFFA 2015 Lime $16,649
- Ninja ZX-6R (599) ZX600REF 2014 Lime $14,999
- Versys 1000 KLZ1000BFF 2015 Orange $15,999
- Versys 650 ABS KLE650FFF 2015 Black $9,999
- Versys 650L (LAMS) ABS KLE650FFFW 2015 Black $9,999
- W800 SE Black Edition EJ800AFFA 2015 Black $12,499
- ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS ER650FFFW 2015 Green $9,999
- ER-6nL (LAMS) ABS ER650FFFAW 2015 Black $9,999
- Ninja 650 ABS EX650FEF 2014 Green/Orange $10,499
- Ninja 650L (LAMS) ABS EX650FFFW 2015 Green/Black $10,499
- Z250SL (LAMS) BR250EFF 2015 Orange $5,299
- Z250SL (LAMS) ABS BR250FFF 2015 Orange $5,599
- Z300 ABS ER300BFF 2015 Green/Grey $5,999
- Ninja 300 EX300AFF 2015 Black/White $5,699
- Ninja 300SE ABS EX300BESA 2014 Orange $6,399
- Ninja 300SE ABS EX300BFFA 2015 Blue $6,399
- Ninja 300SE ABS EX300BFFA 2015 Grey $6,399
- Ninja 300SE ABS 30th Anniversary EX300BFFA 2015 Lime $6,399
- KLR650 KL650EFF 2015 Green / Grey $8,099
(Prices correct at June 2015, but can change without notice)