KAWASAKI ADDS TERYX™ DEMO DRIVES TO CONSUMER EVENT SCHEDULE

First-time opportunity to drive unique, new RUV at Moab event.

IRVINE, Calif. (May 7, 2008) – Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) today announced the addition of recreation utility vehicle (RUV) demonstration drives to its 2008 Consumer Events schedule. Event attendees will have their first opportunity to drive the all-new Teryx™ 750 4x4, May 14-17, at the UTV Rally in Moab, Utah.

“We’re very pleased to offer enthusiasts a chance to demo the all-new Teryx,” said Kawasaki Consumer Events Manager, Kathy Matyniak. “We already know this product is a lot of fun, handles great, and has amazing power. Now offroaders will be able to experience it for themselves.”

The company will also debut its new Kawasaki off-road product display at the Moab event. Riders of all brands are invited to visit Kawasaki's trailside assistance station where tools and supplies will be available for use. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be provided at the demo ride hospitality area and free technical seminars will take place at the company’s product display, located inside the Old Spanish Trail Arena.

Kawasaki will be conducting additional Teryx Demo Drives at the following events:

June 14 at the Rumble on the Ridge in Adena, OH

July 21 - 26 at the High Mtn. ATV Jamboree in Wallace, ID

July 30 - August 3 at DuneFest in Reedsport, OR

August 22-24 at Ducks Unlimited in Oshkosh, WI

August 29-31 at the Black Hills UTV Rally in Rapid City, SD

September 15-20 at the Rocky Mtn ATV Jamboree in Richfield, UT

October 9-13 at the Hatfield/McCoy Trailfest in Gilbert, WV

For additional information on upcoming events planned by Kawasaki’s Consumer Events group, please visit www.kawasaki.com/NewsEvents.

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