What do the numbers mean in a Kawasaki VIN?

The year can be determined by the 10th digit of the VIN. Here is a cross-reference of that 10th digit with its corresponding production year:

Each of the following letters, in the order specified, correspond to a year 1976 thru current year:

a b c n t x z d e f g h j k l m n p r s t v w x y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

In other Words, a=1976, b=1977, c=1978, n=1979, etc.

You can also use this VIN converter:

http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vin/kawasaki.asp