Press Releases

New Kawasaki FT730V-EFI Engine Utilizes Revolutionary Air Filtration System

Vortical Air Filtration provides cleaner intake air for longer life, reduced maintenance, and greater cutting performance.

Kawasaki Engines Division Expands Four-Cycle Engine Warranty to Include Other Territories

Three-year coverage extended to Australia, New Zealand, Central & South America, and USA Territories

Florida UPS Facility Added To Kawasaki Engines Distribution Network

Jacksonville warehouse specifically servicing regional dealers.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017)---The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is once again expanding its relationship with UPS Supply Chain Solutions and adding a full service warehouse in Florida to stock and ship parts to authorized dealers in the region.

Nelson Wilner Named V.P. Of Kawasaki Engines Division

All non-R&D functions come under his supervision.

Dave Sugden Named Director of Research & Development at Kawasaki Engines Division

Smith, Zeilstra, and Ulmenstine also promoted.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 18, 2017) ---The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. has announced the hiring of Dave Sugden as the  director of research and development.  An experienced industry executive, Sugden has had product development responsibilities for 27 years, most recently as director of product design and improvement at Scag Power Equipment.

Kawasaki Engines Unifies New Global Logo As Segment Growth Continues

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (May 23, 2017)---The Kawasaki brand is known worldwide in numerous product categories and segments—from motorcycles and personal watercraft to shipbuilding, bullet trains, and commercial plant infrastructure.  Significant recent growth at Kawasaki’s Engines Division has prompted the group to develop a new logo that both strengthens and unifies its face to the public.

Kawasaki Engines Division Names New OEM Sales Manager

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 5, 2017)—The Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A announced the addition of Todd Sytsma to its management team overseeing relationships with the OEM community.  Sytsma, a Grand Rapids native, has joined the company as an OEM sales manager.

Most recently working for Michigan-based Visual Workplace, Inc. in both sales and distribution management roles, Sytsma also previously held sales posts in the office furniture industry.