[Cris]

No, if i upgrade from my N400 it won't be to another 400 although i accept the zx4r appears to be a better bike in several ways.

 

[22 jo]

A friend sent me

 

[22 jo]

And

 

[22 jo]

And

 

[Bluechain]

Got a E mail from my dealer telling me they are getting one, I asked when I would be able to sit on it, Priced pretty high I think,$9600. That is more than my 22 Ninja 650 cost, I will keep ya posted, We have 4" of the horrid white stuff and below 0 temps at the moment,

 

[invenio]

How Much Power Does The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR Make?

This article seems to indicate that the US version may be neutered by a significant rev limiter. If that's the case, this will be an almost impossible sell (at least in stock form) as it would drop about 20 hp off the max output.

We reached out to Kawasaki USA about the Ninja’s rev limit and were told they were awaiting final confirmation on specs from Japan. So, like their European counterparts say, specifications may still be subject to change. We’ll provide an update when Kawasaki USA has more to tell us.

An actual limit within the 11,000 to 12,000 rpm range is about 75% of the “over-15,000 rpm” claimed redline, which may be enough to choke the U.S.-spec Ninja ZX-4RR down to a 56.3 hp output from the European figures.



I don't want to be pessimistic but it's not looking great for this model.

 

[Jmill212]

How Much Power Does The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR Make?

This article seems to indicate that the US version may be neutered by a significant rev limiter. If that's the case, this will be an almost impossible sell (at least in stock form) as it would drop about 20 hp off the max output.

We reached out to Kawasaki USA about the Ninja’s rev limit and were told they were awaiting final confirmation on specs from Japan. So, like their European counterparts say, specifications may still be subject to change. We’ll provide an update when Kawasaki USA has more to tell us.

An actual limit within the 11,000 to 12,000 rpm range is about 75% of the “over-15,000 rpm” claimed redline, which may be enough to choke the U.S.-spec Ninja ZX-4RR down to a 56.3 hp output from the European figures.



I don't want to be pessimistic but it's not looking great for this model.

It’s already been confirmed on the Canadian website it’s only being limited to 11500rpm due to “noise regulations”

 

[invenio]

It’s already been confirmed on the Canadian website it’s only being limited to 11500rpm due to “noise regulations”

So this is a N400 that is twice the price with an extra 15hp (which however weights significantly more)? Again, what is the market? Not a lot of people are going to spend an extra $4-5k to have slightly fancier electronics but otherwise similar performance.

 

[RD52]

It does seem unbelievable to me that Kawasaki would try to sell rev-restricted ZX400s in North America. At 70+hp there's a market for this bike, albeit a very small one. For a restricted, 56hp version, no market at all, IMO.

 

[misnblu]

A friend sent me View attachment 27246

🥰🥰
I love bikes in the nude. 😜
So Zexy. 😈

 

[invenio]

It does seem unbelievable to me that Kawasaki would try to sell rev-restricted ZX400s in North America. At 70+hp there's a market for this bike, albeit a very small one. For a restricted, 56hp version, no market at all, IMO.

Exactly this. I just don't know what they are thinking. What niche does this fill in their sportbike line?

 

[22 jo]

Wheels look same as ninja 400r

 

[jetpilot01]

@22 jo same design wheel, but will be wider than N400( if that's what you implying) to accommodate the wider tyre for the 4RR

 

[RD52]

Exactly this. I just don't know what they are thinking. What niche does this fill in their sportbike line?

Well, let's see what actually gets delivered first.

 

[Duckman]

I can hardly wait for the first examples to show up at a track day. I’m hoping I can hang with my 100lb lighter N400.

 

[BenTexas]

Different Specs comparison:

 

[invenio]

So it's confirmed that they are not putting a rev limiter on the ZX-4RR that would decrease the hp to around 55 hp?

 

[xorbe]

So it's confirmed that they are not putting a rev limiter on the ZX-4RR that would decrease the hp to around 55 hp?

I think the guys at Motorcycle.com are waiting for Kawasaki USA's response. I would check their site over the next few days to see if any clarification is forthcoming.

 

[tacotrouble]

And View attachment 27247

I love this overhead shot, thanks for posting.

 

[xorbe]

I love this overhead shot, thanks for posting.

Get the uncropped almost original: (motorcycle.com seems to post higher res than all the other sites)