Kawasaki Motors makes Kawasaki motorcycles and powersports vehicles within Kawasaki Heavy Industries. A June 2026 CPSC record confirms US manufacture of specified Teryx H2 vehicles by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. [1][2][3]

Who makes Kawasaki?

Owner
Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. became a separate subsidiary in October 2021 while remaining part of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The subsidiary’s creation was not a sale to Toyota or another vehicle brand. [1][2]
Made by
The June 2026 CPSC record names Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. as manufacturer of the specified 2026 Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles. Motorcycles and other products need separate model evidence. [3]
Made in
The CPSC record identifies United States manufacture and the manufacturer in Lincoln, Nebraska for those Teryx models. Kawasaki’s wider corporate network does not allocate every motorcycle or engine to that US operation. [1][3]

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Kawasaki

Kawasaki Motors makes Kawasaki motorcycles and powersports vehicles within Kawasaki Heavy Industries. A June 2026 CPSC record confirms US manufacture of specified Teryx H2 vehicles by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A.

Evidence: [1][2][3]

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  • Kawasaki (Brand): Kawasaki Motors makes Kawasaki motorcycles and powersports vehicles within Kawasaki Heavy Industries. A June 2026 CPSC record confirms US manufacture of specified Teryx H2 vehicles by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. [1][2][3]
  • Kawasaki → Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Owner): Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. became a separate subsidiary in October 2021 while remaining part of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The subsidiary’s creation was not a sale to Toyota or another vehicle brand. [1][2]
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries → Manufacturing and sourcing (Manufacturer): The June 2026 CPSC record names Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. as manufacturer of the specified 2026 Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles. Motorcycles and other products need separate model evidence. [3]

Who owns Kawasaki?

Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. became a separate subsidiary in October 2021 while remaining part of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The subsidiary’s creation was not a sale to Toyota or another vehicle brand. [1][2]

Who actually makes Kawasaki products?

The June 2026 CPSC record names Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. as manufacturer of the specified 2026 Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles. Motorcycles and other products need separate model evidence. [3]

Where are Kawasaki products made?

The CPSC record identifies United States manufacture and the manufacturer in Lincoln, Nebraska for those Teryx models. Kawasaki’s wider corporate network does not allocate every motorcycle or engine to that US operation. [1][3]

Is Kawasaki made in China or the USA?

US manufacture is confirmed for the specified 2026 Teryx vehicles. The reviewed records do not support a blanket China or USA answer for all Kawasaki motorcycles, engines and powersports products. [1][3]

Same factory, different label

Kawasaki Heavy Industries ownership connects the group’s businesses. It does not mean a Kawasaki-powered mower was assembled by Kawasaki, or that every vehicle category uses the same factory. [1][2]

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Ownership timeline

  1. 2021-10: Kawasaki Motors began operating as a group subsidiary. [2]
  2. 2025: Kawasaki Heavy Industries reported its group structure. [1]
  3. 2026-06-11: CPSC identified the US maker of specified Teryx H2 vehicles. [3]

Frequently asked questions

4 questions about this supply chain, answered from the records above.

Who makes kawasaki?

The June 2026 CPSC record names Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. as manufacturer of the specified 2026 Teryx4 H2 and Teryx5 H2 recreational off-road vehicles. Motorcycles and other products need separate model evidence.[3]

Who owns kawasaki?

Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. became a separate subsidiary in October 2021 while remaining part of Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The subsidiary’s creation was not a sale to Toyota or another vehicle brand.[1][2]

Where Are Kawasaki Motorcycles Made?

The reviewed Teryx record concerns off-road vehicles, not motorcycles. Current factory allocation for every Kawasaki motorcycle remains Unconfirmed here.[1][2][3]

Where are Kawasaki engines made in the USA?

The reviewed sources confirm a US manufacturer for specified Teryx vehicles, but do not establish a US plant for each standalone engine. Model-specific engine allocation remains Unconfirmed.[1][3]

Sources and scope

Year-only source dates denote the report’s coverage year. Dated disclosures establish the facts described at that time. Plant output, contracts and ownership can change; this is a selected map, not a complete supplier census.

  1. [1] Kawasaki report 2025 — 2025 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Documents Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its motors business structure.

  2. [2] Kawasaki Motors launch: new subsidiary — 2021-12-24 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Dates October 2021 subsidiary launch and group relationship.

  3. [3] CPSC: 2026 Kawasaki Teryx H2 vehicle recall — 2026-06-11 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Names US manufacturer, Lincoln address and United States manufacturing country for specified vehicles.

Unconfirmed

  • Unconfirmed: current final factory for every motorcycle, engine and powersports model; no brand-wide country claim.