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Friday News 7 August

Southampton Boat Show: Your Club Kawasaki Base by the Water

Record Breakers at Oulton Park as AJN Steelstock bimota Continues to Impress

Win VIP Hospitality at the 2026 BSB Finale!

Southampton Boat Show: Your Club Kawasaki Base by the Water

This September, Kawasaki UK is heading to the Southampton International Boat Show (18 - 27 September), and we'd love to see some familiar Club Kawasaki faces there. While most of our members know us for our two-wheeled machines, this is a fantastic opportunity to discover another side of the family as we showcase a selection of our new flagship Jet Ski models on our dedicated Kawasaki stand.

More than just a boat show, Southampton is one of the UK's biggest lifestyle events on the water. Alongside stunning multi-million-pound yachts and cutting-edge marine technology, visitors can enjoy live music, great food and drink, hands-on activities, family entertainment, and thrilling live-action watersports demonstrations throughout the day. Whether you're a seasoned marine enthusiast or simply curious to experience something different, there's plenty to see, do, and enjoy.

Our Kawasaki team will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions, talk all things green, and share the passion, innovation, and engineering excellence that connects every Kawasaki product. If you've ever wondered what the excitement of Kawasaki performance looks like beyond motorcycles, this is the perfect place to find out.

Better still, the Kawasaki stand will serve as a welcoming home-from-home for Club Kawasaki members during their visit. So, whether you're taking a break between attractions, meeting fellow enthusiasts, or stopping by for a chat with the team, make sure to drop in and say hello. We look forward to welcoming you to Southampton this September!

Record Breakers at Oulton Park as AJN Steelstock bimota Continues to Impress

Following a hugely encouraging weekend at Oulton Park, the AJN Steelstock bimota team once again showed the pace, determination and potential that continues to make this one of the most exciting projects in the ZYN British Superbike Championship. The headline moment came from Max Cook, who secured pole position in sensational style and etched his name into the record books with the fastest BSB lap ever recorded around Oulton Park, clocking an incredible 1:32.662.

Max's raw speed was on display throughout the weekend, backing up the strong form he demonstrated at Brands Hatch, where he claimed three consecutive podium finishes. While Oulton Park did not quite deliver the results his pace deserved, he remained firmly in the mix at the sharp end and added a sixth-place finish in Race 3 to underline the competitiveness of both rider and machine.

Joe Talbot also deserves tremendous credit for another confident performance. After securing his best qualifying result of the season in fifth, the talented rookie ran near the front in Race 1 before bringing home a strong seventh-place finish against some of the championship's biggest names. Compared to Brands Hatch, where Joe continued to build experience and secured a top-10 finish, Oulton Park demonstrated yet another step forward in his development and highlighted the promise he continues to show in his debut BSB campaign.

Most importantly, Oulton Park reinforced the strength, commitment and growing confidence of the entire AJN Steelstock bimota team. With plenty of racing still ahead, we're excited about what the remainder of the season may bring. Fans can next see the team in action at Thruxton for Round 7 of the 2026 ZYN BSB Championship on 14-16 August. Tickets have now been removed from the Club Kawasaki webshop, so if you missed out this time, your next opportunity to join us trackside will be Round 8 at Cadwell Park.

Win VIP Hospitality at the 2026 BSB Finale!

Ever dreamed of experiencing the ZYN British Superbike Championship finale in true VIP style? We're excited to launch a brand-new Club Kawasaki competition, giving one lucky member and their guest the chance to win two VIP Hospitality passes to the championship-deciding round at Brands Hatch, taking place from 16-18 October, plus a feature across Kawasaki UK's official Facebook and Instagram channels.

Taking home the prize means enjoying one of the most sought-after events on the British racing calendar from the best seats in the house. With title battles often going right down to the wire, the Brands Hatch finale is renowned for its incredible atmosphere, packed grandstands and unforgettable on-track action. Add our fully-catered VIP Hospitality to the mix and you've got a truly special day of championship motorcycle racing.

Entering couldn't be easier. Simply email us your very best photo of you and your Kawasaki, alongside a brief message about what your Kawasaki means to you, to club@kawasaki.co.uk. Whether it's a stunning scenic backdrop, a cherished road trip memory, or a beautifully presented machine, we want to see the passion that makes the Kawasaki community so special. The winning image will also be showcased on our official Facebook and Instagram channels, so don't miss out!

To give yourself the best chance of success, please ensure your image is high quality and clearly showcases you and your bike. All photos and messages must promote responsible motorcycling and must not include or mention any illegal, dangerous or irresponsible riding. Entries are open now, with the winner being selected on Monday 5 October. Good luck, and we can't wait to see your photos!

Route of the Week - by Simon Weir

Exeter and moor

This week's Route of the Week on www.simonweir.co.uk is a fun figure-of-eight ride across Dartmoor. Remember to use your exclusive Club Kawasaki discount code Ninja2026 when downloading it – or any other route on Simon's site (your exclusive code also gets you 20% off books and T-shirts).