as mentioned in all the other threads relating to this bike, until it hits the showroom......

 

as mentioned in all the other threads relating to this bike, until it hits the showroom

You seem to be suggesting it could be announced, but never arrive ...

 

No, no at all. It's just not going to be made in big numbers, until Kawasaki see if it sell really well.

 

@xorbe I just don't live my life on speculation, at the moment, the ZX2R exists and the 4R doesn't

 

@BMHS i can see a limited production of the RR, price point and where it may fit is where people in the industry are curious about

 

You can order the ZXR2 in NZ as a special offer, but no word as of yet regarding a ZX4R. My gut feeling is that this will be an expensive bike to make and consequently sell, with a fairly small market.

 

Yeah ZX6R+ pricing probably. $12K? Someone should do a price prediction poll for grins.

 

I'd guess and say 10 Gs if it is physically less bike but ZX6R capable.

 

My dealer said that the rep though the price point would be in the low $9000.00 range. The only 2 parts not on the ZX 4R, that are on the ZX 25RR, are the adjustable rear shock & the adjustable top fork spring nuts. Both available from Asia.
Brian

 

Guys,
It also come with a shifter & traction control.

 

I just saw a special promotion on the Kawasaki Australia web site. They are offering a $5000.00 discount Feb only, if you buy a one of the ZX10RR models. Evidently they only made 500 for all markets. I guess they want them gone. I have never seen a $5000 discount from Kawasaki, on any new bikes. I wonder if that means they are going to be done with 1,000 cc WSB?
Things are changing.
Brian

 

@BMHS this is not new info, there has been speculation on this bike from the last 1/4 of last year.. the 2R and 2RR are different bikes just as the 4R will be and if they offer a 4RR, again info thats been circulating here for awhile now. hence why Ive been pretty adamant on this bike hitting the ground and it's models

 

curious if you live in the states or aus? why would we care whats on sale there or what is offered or not?

 

I live in Wisconsin, West Bend to be exact. You may not care what happens in Australia, ****, you may not care about anything, but I do. Australia is a very big motorcycle racing county, with a big Kawasaki presence. It may show that their going to wrap up their WSB sponsorship. And, of course there has been tons of news about the ZX 4R for the past 6 months. It was however just confirmed today, so it is news, where you care or not.

 

It's just that time of the month for JP01, don't mind her too much.

 

as a shop owner I care about what's available here and follow MotoA closer as it has more impact what people are wanting to achieve and buy. no need to get your panties in a bunch

 

Fair enough, but there is no down side to being polite. I am helping with technical engine issues with bikes in the Junior Cup, but I'm still interested in other forms of racing. I am considering purchasing a ZX 4R, just for collecting. My modified Ninja 400 will still be a way better everyday performance bike.
Brian

 

Guys,
By the way, Kayla Yaakov # 31, the gal who rode so well in MotoAmerica Junior Cup last year will be on the NBC Today Show tomorrow morning, 7:00 AM, CST.
Brian

 

See y'all in the morning at 6!!!

 

6am PT....

Here are my predictions for the US market. Hopefully Kawasaki doesn't punk us and not release the ZX4R today.

7500-8500 usd
399-410 lbs
72-77 hp

Edit: Nice bike but it is very close in weight and price to my current 2021 ZX6R KRT so I'm not seeing much benefit for me personally. The ZX6R with a slip-on is around 420 lbs and the 2021 ZX6R KRT ABS is 11.5k.

ZX-4RR

9699 USD
412 lbs

 

USA didn't get ZX-4R, only Canada? Both got ZX-4RR. Why is the R more expensive than RR in Canada. Edit: they fixed the pricing swap. RR has qs/ab and "zx10r rear style" suspension.

Bore/stroke (57.0x39.16 = 399.7) is NOT the same as Kove 400 (59.0x36.5 = 399.2) wow there are two of them now.

Anyone see power numbers? [edit: 76hp and +3 w/ram, 26.5 ft-lb tq @ 11000]

 

From Kawasaki.com:

Weight 414.5

Stroke 39.1 mm suggests Redline around 15000 RPM:

Ninja 4RR RPM	39.1	10000	12000	14000	15000	15500	16000	16500	19000
Piston FPM	1.673228	2789	3346	3904	4183	4323	4462	4601	5299

For comparison, Ninja 400:

	Stroke	10000	11000	12000	12200	12500	12830	13000	13250
Ninja 400	51.8
Ninja 400 stroke in inches	2.03937	3399	3739	4079	4147	4249	4361	4419	4504

 

Holy ****! $9700??! That's way more than I expected. And about 50 lbs heavier than the ninja 400! Might have to pass on that now.

 

Holy ****! $9700??! That's way more than I expected. And about 50 lbs heavier than the ninja 400! Might have to pass on that now.

Same here. I also saw torque as 26@11k. Based on that and 14k redline I’m guessing somewhere not much higher than 60-62 hp max. At 415 lbs it may have a bit more top speed than the twin but I doubt the performance increase will justify nearly twice the cost for a track bike.

Cool bike but……. We’ll see

 

But 42 pounds lighter than a CBR650R.

ZX-6R has 45.1mm stroke vs ZX-4R 39.1mm, hard to say about rev limit.

Kawasaki USA only posted a YT video for the jet skis. 🤪

 

Everything's lighter than a CBR lol This is only like 10 lbs lighter than the ZX6R which is not a bragging point. I wish they would at least tell us how much power it makes. But the price and weight makes it a big disappointment in my opinion. I do like that it has autoblip if I'm interpreting that correctly. The power modes and TC is all worthless for a bike that's most likely under 70 hp.

 

I think it's a good price point. If it was much cheaper it wouldn't have good suspension components and all the other goodies. If they'd put crap suspension on it and charged $7995 I wouldn't be interested at all.
Agree on the weight, I was hoping for 20lbs lighter. But then would cost $2k more.

 

At around 315 pounds (after mods) on my Ninja 400, I am more inclined to look into power mods for my 400. I know there are N400s putting out over 65 hp (not cheap) but to me a hot rodded 315 pound 65 HP bike seems better than a 415 pound 70 or 75 HP bike.

 

So I imagine OTD price of 11k.... Seems steep. It is the Elusive Double R that Kawasaki does for special models though. Not sure if its worth the cost. 1K more for a ZX6R. I still wants for some reason....

 

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