if it comes to the uk then maybe would get a test ride first

 

There's been speculation of this coming to the U.S., but so far Kawi has yet to make it official.

 

Yeah but it wont be ny good on the streets. Basically laying down on the tank 100% of the time, No bueno

 

I would be definitely interested. Would love too hear that inline 4 scream on the track! Still no word that it’s OFFICIALLY coming too the US. I was disappointed the 4 cyl 250 didn’t make it too the US. I will be heartbroken 💔 if the 4 cyl 400 doesn’t make the trip either 😰😰😰

 

I think SpeedWerks down in Dover DE is grey marketing in some ZX25s....the guy said he was...he had a shjt ton of 2-strokes in his shop when I was in there a couple years agao

 

Kaw hasn't launched the ZX4R anywhere yet, have they?

 

I'll attempt, but ultimately its the same price as a ZX6R, so likely have to wait for the used market to open up. Plus, even if I get one I don't think I'd sell the N400.

 

Didn't we have a couple of threads about this already and we were all disappointed that they haven't announced anything about it when they announced their whole line-up for 2023?

 

@sbk1198 , yes we did.

 

If it’s going to be the same price as a zx6r, might as well grab that. but I wouldn’t mind having an in-line 4 400 screaming.

 

Or we could upgrade to the equally unavailable supercharged ZX-4H2R. I bet we could get 100hp out of it.

 

There is something intrinsically humorous about the comment above, and I for one greatly enjoyed it.

 

I sold a 600cc Honda Hornet Inline 4 cylinder to buy my Z400. Before that I road a Honda CB-1 400cc Inline 4. Before that I road a Yamaha FZ600 inline 4. Had the opportunity to ride at Assen TT course in Holland, they rented the whole track. My friends scored a ZX400 for me to ride for a week, (we also toured into Germany, Nürburgring).
So for now I'm really enjoying the simplistic Kawasaki Z400 two cylinder and will not be seduced to another inline 4.....for a while.

 

I read this on Google news today: 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R Receives CARB Approval - Motorcycle.com

 

I'm almost certain I'll be buying a ZX-4 this year : D

 

Depends on where the MSRP lands. Gonna have my '21 Z900 up for sale this spring so...ya never know.
🐉

 

So the 900 is just too big for the country roads eh? The ZX6R is a nice compromise. I may be tempted if the ZX4R comes in around $7500, under 400lbs, ABS and KRT Green.

 

Feb 1st we should know what to expect

 

Oh boy, hurry up and wait!!! If this does happen, it would be an addition too my garage along with the 7fiddy and twin 400 and 600.

 

some sources say it will be late in the year before release, but we'll know for sure next week and lucky for me I don't keep everything under one roof ! Id wait longer if they release the RR model stateside

 

i still chuckle at this post.....there are a few of us that have full blown SBKs in our garage so getting the 400/4r means we kinda downgraded, right !!!

 

Oops

 

I'm guessing the ZX4R, if it ever comes into existence, and if it's offered in non-engine-capacity-taxing-countries like the US, NZ and most of the west (where it basically doesn't make economic sense), will be offered by special order only. Same as the ZX25R. The ZX25R was offered to NZers for special order, and withdrawn when order levels weren't met thanks to its high price.
It does create a buzz for Kawasaki allows them to say they gave people an opportunity. Marketing.

 

I won't be upgrading as it won't be coming to the UK.
My upgrade aim for the future is a Ducati Panigale V4
If I reach an important goal of mine not related to bikes then the Ducati will be my reward to myself.
I'm loving the N400 right now though so no rush

 

2023 Kawasaki ZX-4R Seems To Be On Its Way, Per CARB Filings (rideapart.com)

I'll wait for the real world reviews, but I just might pick one of these up...

 

I called the dealership where I purchased my ZX6R and asked if they knew anything about the ZX4R release, and they did not. He said the Kawasaki rep was just there yesterday and they are the largest Kawasaki dealer in the area.

If Kawasaki doesn't release the ZX4R on Feb 1st I'll be looking for a vintage inline 400.

 

If Kawasaki doesn't release the ZX4R on Feb 1st I'll be looking for a vintage inline 400.

I thought about buying a vintage small UJM and using it to teach myself maintenance when I had extra garage space and could fit two bikes. The idea died when we downsized to a developer-special condo-sized tiny garage.

It would be fun to have an old school bike for running around town.

 

My dealer buddy sent this to me this morning

Kawasaki Launches All-New 16,000 RPM Inline-Four Ninja ZX-4RR

Kawasaki has launched an all-new 2023 Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition powered by a 399cc inline four-cylinder DOHC engine with traction control.

www.roadracingworld.com

 

So awesome. Hard to believe they actually did it. Specs look great.

 

No, I won't be swapping my N400 for the new ZX4RR. Not that I don't like the new bike, but I just picked up a lightly used 2022 in early December and have been building a track bike out of it. So, I'm way too far down that road to swap it out anytime soon.