2026 Ninja Team Green Cup Autopolis Event Report
Kawasaki Motors Japan has released an event report for the "2026 Ninja Team Green Cup Autopolis" held on May 10, 2026. This one-make race for the Ninja ZX-25R is aimed at inexperienced and beginner riders, with the next event scheduled for June 21 at Tsukuba Circuit.
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Kawasaki Motors Japan, Ltd. (Headquarters: Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Kenji Saeki) is pleased to present a report on the "2026 Ninja Team Green Cup Autopolis" held at Autopolis on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
https://www3.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/ninjateamgreencup/
The Ninja Team Green Cup is a one-make race for the Ninja ZX-25R, designed for inexperienced and beginner racers. A major feature is its unique regulations, which allow easy participation in a state close to public road riding, encouraging many riders to make their race debut as an introductory event for racing novices and beginners.
■ Classifications
To ensure that beginner and inexperienced racers, who are the main participants of the Ninja Team Green Cup, can participate with peace of mind, we offer two classes that can be selected according to experience.
Class 1
For beginners and inexperienced riders
Class 2
For experienced riders
■ First-time Participant Award
First-time participants in the Ninja Team Green Cup received an original Ninja Team Green Cup parasol (not for sale) as a special award.
■ Photo Service
On the day of the event, professional photographers captured the participants. They documented the entire race day, including riding scenes, registration, briefings, pit work, and interactions with fellow riders.
All photos taken are provided free of charge. Your day of challenging the race will be preserved as a special memory by professionals.
■ Race Results
▽ Class 1
Rank / Rider / Team Name
1st / #14 Yuki Kozuka / MARVERIC✫RACING
2nd / #16 Hiroyuki Ito / Team Yume Fuwa IEC + D-nut's
3rd / #84 Junko Hashimoto / ShinobiRT with ANIMA
▽ Class 2
Rank / Rider / Team Name
1st / #47 Jun Yoshinouchi / Kawasaki Plaza Matsuyama Racing Team
2nd / #19 Kosuke Asami / ShinobiRT with ANIMA
3rd / #29 Seiji Ezaki / Team Motoboy
■ Next Event
The next round will be held for the first time at Tsukuba Circuit on June 21.
Tsukuba Circuit is a representative circuit in the Kanto region, located in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and many participants had expressed a desire for it to be held there. In response to these requests, the event at Tsukuba Circuit has been realized for the 2026 season.
The "Ninja Team Green Cup" is highly regarded as a category where even inexperienced racers can safely challenge themselves. Why not take this opportunity to race through Tsukuba Circuit with your Ninja ZX-25R?
■ About Ninja Team Green Cup
With its unique regulations, it allows easy participation in races in a state close to public road riding, and self-driving participation is also possible. Even inexperienced racers can enjoy the exhilaration and speed unique to a circuit, experiencing the charm of motorcycles in this event.
For more details, please visit the special website.
https://www3.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/ninjateamgreencup/
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Kawasaki Motors Japan, Ltd.
Location: 1-1 Kawasaki-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, 673-8666 Japan
Representative Director and President: Kenji Saeki
Established: December 15, Showa 28 (1953)
Kawasaki Motors Japan Official Website
URL: https://www.kawasaki-motors.com/ja-jp/
Kawasaki Online Shop
URL: https://kawasaki-onlineshop.jp/shop/
Kawasaki Motors Japan Official SNS Accounts
X: https://x.com/kawasaki_jpn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kawasaki.Motors.Japan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kawasaki_JPN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawasaki_motors_japan/
https://www3.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/ninjateamgreencup/
The Ninja Team Green Cup is a one-make race for the Ninja ZX-25R, designed for inexperienced and beginner racers. A major feature is its unique regulations, which allow easy participation in a state close to public road riding, encouraging many riders to make their race debut as an introductory event for racing novices and beginners.
■ Classifications
To ensure that beginner and inexperienced racers, who are the main participants of the Ninja Team Green Cup, can participate with peace of mind, we offer two classes that can be selected according to experience.
Class 1
For beginners and inexperienced riders
Class 2
For experienced riders
■ First-time Participant Award
First-time participants in the Ninja Team Green Cup received an original Ninja Team Green Cup parasol (not for sale) as a special award.
■ Photo Service
On the day of the event, professional photographers captured the participants. They documented the entire race day, including riding scenes, registration, briefings, pit work, and interactions with fellow riders.
All photos taken are provided free of charge. Your day of challenging the race will be preserved as a special memory by professionals.
■ Race Results
▽ Class 1
Rank / Rider / Team Name
1st / #14 Yuki Kozuka / MARVERIC✫RACING
2nd / #16 Hiroyuki Ito / Team Yume Fuwa IEC + D-nut's
3rd / #84 Junko Hashimoto / ShinobiRT with ANIMA
▽ Class 2
Rank / Rider / Team Name
1st / #47 Jun Yoshinouchi / Kawasaki Plaza Matsuyama Racing Team
2nd / #19 Kosuke Asami / ShinobiRT with ANIMA
3rd / #29 Seiji Ezaki / Team Motoboy
■ Next Event
The next round will be held for the first time at Tsukuba Circuit on June 21.
Tsukuba Circuit is a representative circuit in the Kanto region, located in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and many participants had expressed a desire for it to be held there. In response to these requests, the event at Tsukuba Circuit has been realized for the 2026 season.
The "Ninja Team Green Cup" is highly regarded as a category where even inexperienced racers can safely challenge themselves. Why not take this opportunity to race through Tsukuba Circuit with your Ninja ZX-25R?
■ About Ninja Team Green Cup
With its unique regulations, it allows easy participation in races in a state close to public road riding, and self-driving participation is also possible. Even inexperienced racers can enjoy the exhilaration and speed unique to a circuit, experiencing the charm of motorcycles in this event.
For more details, please visit the special website.
https://www3.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/ninjateamgreencup/
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Kawasaki Motors Japan, Ltd.
Location: 1-1 Kawasaki-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, 673-8666 Japan
Representative Director and President: Kenji Saeki
Established: December 15, Showa 28 (1953)
Kawasaki Motors Japan Official Website
URL: https://www.kawasaki-motors.com/ja-jp/
Kawasaki Online Shop
URL: https://kawasaki-onlineshop.jp/shop/
Kawasaki Motors Japan Official SNS Accounts
X: https://x.com/kawasaki_jpn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kawasaki.Motors.Japan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kawasaki_JPN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawasaki_motors_japan/