5 Of The Best-Sounding Kawasaki Motorcycles Ever Built

Let’s forget the spec sheet for a moment. Some Kawasaki motorcycles will go down in history not for their speed, but for their raw, loud, and addictive exhaust sounds. These Japanese performance bikes rank high for performance and sporting aesthetics. If you are a petrol head, you already know that sound is a huge part of what makes performance vehicles so enjoyable. In fact, many popular mods, such as cold-air intakes, bypass valves, and aftermarket exhaust systems, are primarily done to enhance engine sound.
The perfect motorcycle engine sound is a gray area, but most bike lovers agree nothing beats an in-line four screamer, two-stroke rasp, and perhaps the most popular — the V-twin growl. Seasoned bikers can tell what kind of engine a motorcycle is running just by its exhaust sound. But truthfully speaking, tailpipe acoustics go beyond performance.
When it comes to sound, not all Kawasakis are built equal. Therefore, to identify the best-sounding models, we focused on the one thing that’ll leave a lasting impression on a petrolhead — exhaust character. As such, our criteria included the uniqueness of the tone, its impact behind the throttle (how it makes you feel), the quality of sound in stock form, and, perhaps most importantly, feedback from motorcycle enthusiasts.