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What Motorcycles Are In the ‘Top Gun’ Movies?

In the roaring skies of Top Gun, we all know Maverick’s jet—a sleek F-14 Tomcat, roaring with afterburners and leaving contrails of adrenaline. But when it comes to the ground, there’s another machine just as iconic.

Enter the motorcycle. It’s as much a part of Maverick’s character as his aviator shades and leather jacket, and it steals the scene whenever it makes an appearance. The question on everyone’s mind is: what motorcycle is in Top Gun?

The 2025 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe Gets New Colors

Ah, Kawasaki, you’ve gone and done just what I wanted. You’re bringing the right color schemes to the good old USA. Kawasaki’s latest green and black beauty, the Z900RS Cafe, is gracing American shores. Yes, the same retro-styled stunner cafe racer that made hearts race in Indonesia last summer is now ready for your garage.

The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX Officially Enters the Arena

Kawasaki’s did it, just like I said. It turned up the heat in the two-wheeled world with the official announcement of the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX. You’d think stuffing a bigger engine in there might balloon the price, but no, Kawasaki’s kept it steady at $13,699, just like the outgoing Ninja 1000SX. Now, if you’re looking for something a little more dressed up, there’s an SE version with Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes, all for a neat $15,399.

Meet the Kawasaki Meguro S1 and W230

In a world obsessed with tech-heavy, feature-packed motorcycles, the name Meguro might barely register on anyone’s radar. But if you dig into history, you’ll find this Japanese brand laid down the roots of motorcycling back in 1924, influencing the machines we see today. Now, a century later, Kawasaki, which absorbed Meguro in the ’60s, tips its hat to this legacy with the Meguro S1.

New 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Announced in the UK

Kawasaki has rolled out the 2025 Versys 1100 in the UK, and despite a bigger heart beating within, you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for last year’s model. The 1100 doesn’t stray far from the Versys 1000 in looks—just a fresh set of graphics and a sneaky “1100” on the shrouds.

Check Out France’s Kawasaki Z500 Sugomi Edition

The Z500 is now getting a little extra spice with a special Sugomi Edition—available only in France. While the Kawasaki Z500 Sugomi Edition is a looker, I’m not totally in love with this bike. I wanted to see a bit more in terms of upgrades.

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX Confirmed for 2025 (New Update)

Team Green has submitted homologation filings in Australia for a new Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX, including an SE variant. This means the bike will join the Kawasaki Versys 1100 in the company’s lineup for 2025 and replace the Ninja 1000SX.

Custom Kawasaki Z900RS by American Dream

In the world of two-wheeled wonders, few things stir the soul quite like a JDM machine, and this amazing-looking custom Kawasaki Z900RS from American Dream is no exception.

5 Best 650cc Motorcycles You Can Buy

I have covered lower-displacement motorcycles—most notably 125cc and 500cc—and high-displacement motorcycles—1,000cc and 1,200cc While I love all these bikes, a good middleweight engine size is honestly the best all-around motorcycle. For that, you need the best 650cc motorcycles, and I have a list.

5 Best 500cc Motorcycles You Can Buy

When I first sat down to think of the best 500cc motorcycles that are new, I assumed I’d have a hard time. You see 500cc is a perfect middle-displacement engine when you think about all engine sizes. It gives you a low curb weight and reasonable power but enough grunt to easily do highway runs.