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The 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R Supersport

A mid-weight, higher-performance four-cylinder Kawasaki Ninja is on the way in the form of the Ninja ZX-4R, as well as the ZX-4R SE and the ZX-4 RR variants. Expect more hype and excitement drummed up for this bike later in the autumn of this year. But for now, we've got some of the details that we're sure you're chomping at the bit to know...

If you'd like to know specifications, you'll find them at the bottom!

It means business

The most powerful of the family will be equipped with a high-output engine delivering an insane 80 PS in a lightweight chassis, for superior cornering performance and a weightless feeling with acceleration. This bike is premium, aggressive and refined. Kawasaki are calling it an "apex predator" and an absolute must to experience whether you're a seasoned rider or a biker new to the joys of supersport and smaller race-style bikes. Whichever category you fall into... you're in for a real treat.

It's got serious power

What makes this bike really go and gives it its power is a newly developed 399cc liquid-cooled, parallel 4-cylinder DOHC engine, based on that of the ZX series. This gives a maximum output of 57 kW (77 PS) and 59 kW (80 PS), thanks mostly to Kawasaki’s world-famous Ram Air system, located in the centre of the upper cowl, providing styling that is instantly recognisable as part of the Ninja ZX series.

It's full of tech

Keep an eye on how the bike is performing via the 4.3-inch full-digital colour high visibility LCD screen. Enjoy "track mode" that displays lap times, gear positions, and RPMs from 10,000 rpm and above, as well as Kawasaki's "RIDEOLOGY" app that can be downloaded to your phone and used for a variety of functions, including recording GPS route information.

The other two variants

To complete this line-up, the two variants below will also be available. See what makes them stand out and what separates them...

Ninja ZX-4R SE (Special Edition)

Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) colours & graphics
Numerous accessories as standard
Dual direction KQS
Smoked windshield
USB power socket
Frame Slider

Ninja ZX-4RR (Racing Inspired)

Kawasaki Racing Team-inspired colours & graphics
Showa's BFRC-lite rear suspension
Dual direction KQS

The specifications

Dimensions - 1,990mm × 765mm × 1,110mm

Wheelbase - 1,380mm

Ground Clearance - 135mm

Seat Height - 800mm

Caster/Trail - 23.5° / 97mm

Engine type/ Valve - Water-cooled, 4-Stroke, Four-Cylinder

Capacity - 399cm3

Bore and Stroke - 57.0×39.1mm

Compression ratio - 12.3:1

Starter - Electric self-start

Ignition - Battery and Coil (transistor ignition)

Lubrication method - Wet Sump

Oil capacity - 3.0L

Fuel supply - Fuel injection

Transmission - 6 speed

Clutch - Wet multi-plate

Frame layout - Trellis (High Tensile Steel)

Front suspension - Telescopic

Rear suspension - Swingarm (Horizontal back link)

Front tyre size - 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear tyre size - 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)

Front brakes - Dual disc 290mm (Outer diameter)

Rear brakes - Single disc 220mm(Outer diameter)

Steering angle (Left and Right) - 35° / 35°

Ninja ZX-4R/ZX-4RR weight - 188kg

Ninja ZX-4R SE weight - 189kg

Fuel capacity - 15L

Please note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications may vary by market. Introduction dates (and model variants introduced) may vary by market.

Want one? Get in touch!

Call one of our stores below and speak with our team about when we might start to see these bikes in the showroom.

Laguna Motorcycles Maidstone
01622 681765

Laguna Motorcycles Ashford
01233 665520

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