Kawasaki UK is pleased to announce that the Platinum Club Racing team will remain its official entry for the 2026 Road Racing season, retaining the services of Aussie David Johnson. “Davo” will be campaigning the all-new Ninja ZX-10RR in the Superbike and Superstock races at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT.
After a strong 2025 campaign, which saw David and the Platinum Club Racing Kawasaki team enjoy an impressive 5th place in Superbike TT, the pairing will be looking to take a step further as they enter their third consecutive year as the official Kawasaki UK entry. The popular Australian will be campaigning the all-new Ninja ZX-10RR, which features a radical new aero package designed to increase downforce at high speeds and enhance front-end feel, key aspects to a fast lap around the iconic Isle of Man TT.
David Johnson:
“I’m absolutely delighted to be back with Platinum Club Racing and Kawasaki UK. The support from Lee Hardy and the team has been incredible, and I feel we’ve really gelled with them. Last year showed what we are capable of together, and with the new ZX-10RR for 2026, I genuinely believe we can fight for podium's”
Lee Hardy, Team Principal, Platinum Club Racing:
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Kawasaki for 2026. We’ve built something special over the past decade, and Davo’s progress last season proves the potential is there. The new ZX-10RR gives us everything we need to push for podiums and deliver the results we know are achievable.”
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“We are really pleased to be continuing with David and Lee for another year. They had a fantastic TT last year, finishing fifth in the Superbike race and we are really excited to see what they can do in 2026 with the all-new Ninja ZX-10RR.”
2026 Kawasaki Experience Tour Visiting A Dealer Near You
With warmer weather around the corner, many bikers will be beginning to think about blowing away the winter cobwebs, and Kawasaki UK is pleased to announce the new-look Kawasaki Experience Tour, a unique event that will give customers the chance to ride the 2026 range, from the exciting new KLE500 to the newly revised Z900RS.
For those riders considering their biking plans for the year, the Kawasaki Experience Tour is a must-visit event for anyone wanting to try some of the latest machines on offer from Kawasaki. Visiting Kawasaki dealers throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the tour will be bringing the 2026 Kawasaki range to a stop near you.
From A2-friendly machines such as the Versys 650 and Vulcan S to new models like the Z650 S, Z1100, KLE500 and Ninja ZX-10R, this is the perfect opportunity to experience everything that Kawasaki has to offer.
To view the full list of events taking place this year, head to www.kawasakiexperiencetour.co.uk and book your test ride!
The models available on the tour are:
| Model | Minimum requirements |
| Eliminator 500 | A2 licence for 1 year |
| Ninja ZX-4RR | A licence for 1 year |
| Ninja ZX-6R | A licence for 1 year |
| Vulcan S | A licence for 1 year (or 1 year riding experience with an A2 licence) |
| Z900 | A licence for 2 years |
| Ninja 1100SX SE Tourer | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Ninja H2 SX SE Tourer | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Ninja ZX-10R | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Versys 1100 S | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| KLE500 SE | A2 licence for 1 year |
| KLE500 SE | A2 licence for 1 year |
| Versys 650 | A licence for 1 year. Riding experience will be reviewed |
| Z1100 | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| Z650 S | A licence for 1 year. Riding experience will be reviewed |
| Z900RS | A licence for 2 years + experience riding high-capacity motorcycles |
| *Z650RS | A licence for 1 year. Riding experience will be reviewed |
| *Ninja 500 SE | A2 licence for 1 year |
| *Z500 SE Performance | A2 licence for 1 year |
*subject to dealer availability
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK:
“Although it might not feel like it currently, the spring riding season is just around the corner, and we’re really excited to be launching a revised and renamed Kawasaki Experience Tour for 2026. Visiting dealers the length and breadth of the UK means we’re never going to be too far from Kawasaki fans, making this the perfect opportunity for them to come and join us to experience the entire range.”