Understandably, manufacturers like to keep some things secret. Like new models. Unfortunately, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) sometimes gets in the way of this goal.

CARB has just issued a certification of the 399cc parallel-twin found in the Ninja 400 for the 2019 model year. Interestingly, the certification was issued for this engine to be used in two separate models, including the Ninja 400 and the “ER400DK”. Kawasaki has in the past used the “ER” prefix in the naming of naked bikes, so the obvious assumption is that a 2019 Kawasaki Z400 is on its way. In the U.S., Kawasaki designates its naked models with the “Z” prefix. We should know more in a month, or so. Stay tuned.

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