/ News
We could soon find Kawasaki’s new Adaptive concept in future models
Imagine a motorcycle that adjusts its configuration depending on the terrain.
When you think of Kawasaki, the bike that probably comes to mind is the Ninja. The Kawasaki Ninja is a motorcycle that has gone down in history as one of the most instantly recognizable motorcycles in the world. In fact, the term ‘Ninja’ has become something of a generic term among non-motorcyclists when referring to a sportbike. Similar to how Colgate, Canon, and Xerox have become colloquial generic terms in their respective industries.
Having said that, it’s not really surprising that Kawasaki has done very little to change the Ninja over the past few years. After all, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? Well, one area in which Kawasaki is working hard on is the dual-sport and adventure segment. In fact, the Japanese company recently sought the help of the talented minds at the Institute of Applied Art and Design (IAAD) based in Torino, Italy. Kawasaki requested the designers of the IAAD to help them flesh out innovative new concepts which could then be applied to future models. The result is nothing short of stellar.
Dubbed the Kawasaki Adaptive, this theoretical motorcycle has the ability to adapt its configuration based on its surroundings. Now, the details aren’t exactly clear-cut as of yet, since the bike is merely a concept. However, imagine a motorcycle that has the ability to alter characteristics such as ride height, wheelbase, and even ergonomics depending on the terrain being covered. This is what Kawasaki hopes to achieve with the Adaptive concept.
While all of this may sound thoroughly exciting, there is one caveat, however. Alas, Kawasaki has stated that the Adaptive concept isn’t to be slated for production. However, it did say that the technology has the chance to be developed and integrated into future models—say, a future iteration of the Kawasaki Versys adventure-tourer.
“The Adaptive has innovative design, attention to details, first-rate technology for a concept that does not go unnoticed, rather that evolves and adapts to the roads in front of it. Working with new and fresh ideas is always a pleasure and the guys (IAAD) have done their job in an excellent way, so many stimuli that will be a suggestion for Kawasaki’s team of designers in the motorcycle department.”
Tagged Under
Related Articles
-
Kawasaki debuts the Eliminator 400 in Japan - could it come to the Philippines soon? / News
Kawasaki has debuted the Eliminator 400 in the Japanese domestic market, with no indication of whether or not the bike will be sold in other markets.
-
Kawasaki releases the beginner-focused KLX 230 S in the US market / News
Kawasaki releases the new KLX 230 S in the US market aimed at beginner off-road riders.
-
CFMOTO expected to unveil KTM 790 Duke-rivaling 800 NK at EICMA 2022 / News
Chinese manufacturer CFMOTO is on the cusp of releasing the highly anticipated 800 NK, based on the NK-C22 naked streetfighter concept.
-
Kawasaki pulls the covers off the 2023 Ninja ZX-25R / News
Kawasaki has released the new ZX-25R in Indonesia complete with three variants, new colors, and a fancy TFT dash.
-
Kawasaki releases 2023 Z H2 and Z H2 SE with minor refinements / News
Kawasaki has updated the Z H2 and Z H2 SE for the 2023 model year with choice upgrades and styling refinements.
Latest News
-
Electric motorcycle brand Zero Motorcycles to open its doors in the Philippines in 2023 / News
Zero Motorcycles has announced a partnership with Ayala subsidiary IMI. The latter will handle local production of Zero’s electric motorbikes.
-
Check out the new CFMOTO Papio XO-1 mini-bike / News
CFMOTO has pulled the covers off the retro-style Papio XO-1 in China. Hopefully this charming mini-bike makes its way to local shores.
-
Mutt Motorcycles will open a new showroom in White Plains very soon / News
British custom motorcycle brand Mutt Motorcycles will be opening a new showroom in White Plains, Quezon City on April 15, 2023.