Kawasaki WorldSBK Team merchandise at WorldSBK Store: the green team merch is here!
WorldSBK Store presents the new 2026 Kawasaki WorldSBK Team merchandise collection. A direct successor of the Kawasaki Racing Team, the Kawasaki WorldSBK Team continues the legacy of Kawasaki in World Superbike.
Synonymous with the Ninja series and that unmistakable racing green, Kawasaki has built a legacy of aggressive performances and bold image that resonates with fans across the globe. Now, through the official WorldSBK Store, you can access a full range of Kawasaki WorldSBK Team merchandise, bringing the Ninja spirit straight into your everyday life.
The 2026 Kawasaki WorldSBK Team merchandise consists of five different items: a t-shirt, available in men’s, women’s, and kids’ versions, a polo shirt, and a sweatshirt. Let’s take a closer look at each of these pieces.
Kawasaki WorldSBK Team 2026 t-shirt
Available in men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes, the 2026 Kawasaki WorldSBK Team t-shirt introduces blue into the traditional green and black color scheme. The base of the t-shirt is black, combined with the iconic Kawasaki green, which dominates the upper part of the design. As a new feature for 2026, a blue stripe has been added, echoing the livery of the 2026 Ninja ZX-10RR raced in the championship by Garrett Gerloff.
On the black front section, the Ninja and Kawasaki logos are displayed, while on the green upper section, branding is placed on the sleeves, including the team logo, Puccetti Racing—the managing structure behind the Kawasaki WorldSBK Team—and the ZX-10R logo. On the back, a large Kawasaki logo stands out prominently.
The fabric quality is high, as this is the same apparel worn by team members throughout the year while working at the circuit. The women’s t-shirt features a wider collar and a different cut around the waist and lower section for a more tailored fit.
Kawasaki WorldSBK Team 2026 polo
The 2026 Kawasaki WorldSBK polo follows a very similar design to the t-shirt, with only minor differences. The main distinction lies in the collar: while the t-shirt features a black collar, the polo includes a full green shirt-style collar, along with matching green buttons.
The 2026 design incorporates blue alongside Kawasaki’s traditional green and black. This is a nod to the brand’s sportbike liveries from the late 1980s and early 1990s. While the presence of blue is not as dominant as it was back then—either on the bike or in the 2026 collection—it is a detail that will surely be appreciated by nostalgic fans and those discovering the Akashi brand for the first time.
Kawasaki WorldSBK Team 2026 sweatshirt
Continuing the design language of the collection, the 2026 Kawasaki Racing sweatshirt extends the presence of green along the sleeves, with black only appearing on the inner side. The high collar is also green, with only the upper section finished in black.
The sweatshirt is made from high-quality materials, as seen in the zipper and cuffs—durable elements designed to provide comfort both in the pit lane and away from the track.
The Green Team merchandise: the origin of Kawasaki green color
The 2026 Kawasaki WorldSBK Team merchandise continues a tradition established many decades ago: the use of lime green as a defining symbol.
The bold green color is not just a visual identity—it’s a symbol of aggression, speed, and competitive spirit. The origin of Kawasaki Green is deeply rooted in racing. To understand where it all began, we must travel to the United States. In the lead-up to the 1969 Daytona 200, Kawasaki’s American importer entered a full team in what was then the most prestigious race in the country. Ahead of that decisive weekend, the importer faced a key question: how could they make their motorcycles stand out on track?
At the time, Kawasaki was still a relatively new brand in both the American and global markets, one of several Japanese manufacturers—alongside Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki—entering the scene. Up until then, Kawasaki’s corporate colors had been a deep red combined with white. The American importer turned to Molly Sanders, a well-known Californian tuner, for a solution. Together, they chose a striking lime green color that would stand out vividly against the grey asphalt.
As a result, the Daytona race bikes became the first to showcase the now-famous Kawasaki Green. It didn’t take long for this color to become the brand’s official identity, later combined with black and white.
Since then, Kawasaki has cultivated a strong brand identity, blending performance with a distinctive visual style, with Kawasaki Green at its core. The aggressive design language seen in its motorcycles is reflected in its Kawasaki Racing merchandise, creating a cohesive image that resonates with fans all over the world.
Kawasaki at WorldSBK: Japan’s most succesful manufacturer
Kawasaki’s connection to WorldSBK is a long-standing one, with a presence dating back to the championship’s inaugural season in 1988. In Race 2 of the Hungarian Round, held at the Hungaroring circuit, French rider Adrian Morillas—who would later become Endurance World Champion in 1994, also with Kawasaki—secured the first victory in WorldSBK history for the Akashi-based brand. Morillas competed under the Kawasaki Motor France importer team, which had prepared the GPZ750 model for racing.
For the 1989 season, Kawasaki decided to take a more decisive step in its Superbike involvement, a segment that was rapidly gaining popularity. The brand introduced the Ninja ZXR750, a true road-going ‘race replica’ of the endurance prototype ZXR-7. With this move, Kawasaki joined Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki in the highly competitive Superbike segment.
This provided a sharper and more competitive weapon to challenge in WorldSBK, initially through importer teams that carried Kawasaki’s early efforts in the championship. Through its Australian squad, Kawasaki continued to secure victories in 1990 with Robbie Phillis, and again in 1992 with Phillis and a young Aaron Slight.
However, Kawasaki’s major breakthrough came from the United States. In that same year, 1992, tuner Rob Muzzy and rider Scott Russell dominated the commercially important AMA Superbike Championship, also delivering Kawasaki’s first win in the prestigious Daytona 200. In 1993, this successful combination moved to WorldSBK and immediately claimed the world title. The following year, they secured the runner-up position with multiple race wins.
The 1996 season marked the debut of the Ninja ZX-7RR, a Superbike with a new commercial name that continued the evolution of the previous ZXR, but with an even stronger race-focused philosophy. It also marked the final season of the successful partnership between Team Muzzy and Kawasaki, highlighted by Anthony Gobert’s double victory at the final round held at Phillip Island.
From 1997 onwards, Kawasaki stepped up its involvement with the arrival of the Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT). Despite some isolated victories with Japanese riders Akira Yanagawa and Hitoyasu Izutsu, major success proved elusive for the Akashi brand, as the ZX-7RR began to lose competitiveness against its rivals. The 2002 season marked the end of KRT’s initial era, as Kawasaki shifted its focus to MotoGP.
Between 2003 and 2008, the brand was represented in WorldSBK by private teams such as Bertocchi and PSG-1. During this period, Kawasaki introduced a new production Superbike, taking advantage of the updated 1000cc regulations for four-cylinder engines: the Ninja ZX-10R. Despite this, results were limited, with British rider Chris Walker securing the brand’s only victory in 2006 at a rain-soaked Race 1 in Assen.
In 2009, following the end of its MotoGP project, Kawasaki officially returned to WorldSBK. The new KRT squad was formed with support from the British structure PBM (Paul Bird Motorsport), experienced in British Superbikes and road racing. With riders such as Broc Parkes and Chris Vermeulen, the team aimed to achieve podium finishes, but success remained just out of reach.
Undeterred, Kawasaki intensified its efforts and introduced a new-generation ZX-10R in 2011, marking the beginning of a new golden era for the brand. British rider Tom Sykes brought Kawasaki back to the top step of the podium with victory in Race 2 at Nürburgring. The following year, progress continued with the restructuring of KRT, now managed by the Barcelona-based Provec Racing organization. Multiple wins and Sykes’ consistency led to a runner-up finish, missing the title by just half a point to Max Biaggi and his Aprilia.
In 2013, Sykes claimed the world championship, securing Kawasaki’s second WorldSBK title. The defense of the number one plate was fiercely contested, with Sykes narrowly losing the title in the final race of the season in Qatar to Sylvain Guintoli.
By this point, KRT had established itself as one of the dominant forces in the paddock, attracting top talent such as Jonathan Rea, who joined the team in 2015. The Rea-Kawasaki partnership would go on to redefine WorldSBK history. In an unprecedented streak, Rea secured six consecutive world titles. Not only were historic records broken—such as Carl Fogarty’s four titles and the all-time wins record—but this extraordinary decade elevated Kawasaki to become the second most successful manufacturer in WorldSBK history, behind only Ducati.
The title-winning streak came to an end in 2021, although both Kawasaki and Rea continued to achieve wins and podiums until 2023, Rea’s final season with the team before moving to Yamaha. It marked the end of an era that rewrote the history books of motorcycle racing.
The 2024 season represented a transition period for KRT, with Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani competing as the team prepared for the new Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team project set to begin in 2025. This collaboration between Bimota and Kawasaki created a new entity in the paddock, once again managed by Provec Racing, while a new team was created: the Kawasaki WorldSBK Team.
Kawasaki WorldSBK Team: Kawasaki Puccetti official upgrade
From 2025 onwards, Kawasaki’s official factory team in World Superbike, races under the ‘Kawasaki WorldSBK Team’ name. A new operation that reflects a new structure based on the veteran Puccetti Racing Team with American rider Garrett Gerloff leading the effort.
Kawasaki Puccetti Racing has become a key pillar in Kawasaki’s presence in WorldSBK, but its roots go back well before its current factory-supported role. Founded by Manuel Puccetti in Italy, the team initially built its reputation in the smaller displacement categories, particularly in World Supersport and Superstock championships. Over the years, Puccetti Racing worked with a variety of manufacturers before forming a strong and lasting relationship with Kawasaki.
During its early growth, the team helped develop talented riders such as Kenan Sofuoğlu, who achieved multiple World Supersport titles and became one of the most successful riders in the category’s history. Other notable names to pass through the team in its formative years include Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, ‘raising’ the Turkish star from unknown promise to future champion between 2015 to 2019, but also riders like Randy Krummenacher, and Sheridan Morais, all of whom contributed to building the squad’s competitive credibility.
The partnership with Kawasaki marked a turning point in 2025, elevating the team to a more prominent role on the world stage as Kawasaki’s broader racing strategy evolved—especially with the transition toward the Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team project—and Puccetti Racing becoming the base for the new Kawasaki WorldSBK Team.
Embracing the Ninja spirit: Kawasaki’s WorldSBK racing side
The Kawasaki WorldSBK Team and Kawasaki Racing Team merch collection offers fans the opportunity to wear their passion proudly. Whether you're trackside, riding your own bike, or simply embracing motorsport culture, official merchandise Kawasaki products deliver both style and authenticity.
For fans of production-based racing, the availability of Kawasaki WorldSBK merch and Kawasaki SBK merch means more than just clothing—it’s a direct connection to one of the most successful teams in modern Superbike history.
