2023 Kawasaki ZX-4R and ZX-4RR Introduction! What do you want to know? 

I just bought a Z900RS SE, and now I'm trying to figure out how to get one of these to add to my garage! Haha! These look like they'll be a blast!

Me too!!

So I will make a video about this as the bike gets closer to arriving. This is just my assumption right now... but here's what I see happening... If you bought a ZX-6R and put an aftermarket exhaust on it, it would be louder than Kawasaki would be able to sell the bike in its stock form. There's nothing stopping you from putting on that pipe, and you assume the risk for any issues with noise etc. So I assume that the Canadian ZX-4R and RR will have to meet Canadian regulations for noise from a new vehicle, and that's why Kawasaki has chosen to limit the RPM instead of change any components. What I assume will happen is that you'll be able to unlock that performance as a customer... That would be a choice that YOU make as the owner of the bike, and you then assume any risk or penalties from a bike that may be noisier than Canadian regulations allow for a new vehicle. Honestly, these bikes will be available in such few numbers, they won't have any issue selling them to people who will go that route of unlocking the bike. If I'm right, Kawasaki isn't going to advertise that this is the way to do things... because they won't advertise how to get around regulations... but that's what I see happening. We'll see if I'm right or not. I'll probably make a video about this in the future, but I'm just waiting to see if there is an official answer from Kawasaki Canada in the coming months.

Oh, I would LOVE this bike! I already blew my 2023 motorcycle budget buying a Z900RS SE, and that's definitely a better all rounder, but this ZX4RR would be an absolute riot. I'd love to have it!!

Yeah, this bike really intrigues me. I think Kawasaki is really tapping into a market that will want this bike. I don't think it will be a high volume seller (in part because Kawasaki won't give us too many) but I think those who have these are going to love them! I'm really looking forward to digging deeper into this bike, and I can't wait to see it for the first time!

@@PeterLoweOne I just went to website and they only offer the RR version in US only??? 9700$ (us). So if the R version is to show up it may be around 8700 (us). That is much better price!. So you must have a different website. Do you see any different colors available for the R version??

@@daviddiodato5550 I film in Canada. You can check everything out at www.kawasaki.ca

I'm looking at things the same way! I just bought a Z900RS SE and now I need to figure out how to make more money so I can add this to my garage! This would be a little less comfortable for those long casual rides, but would be an absolutely genius motorcycle for more focused sport riding!

Haha! I gave my response to this on your other similar comment.

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I'm not sold on CFMoto yet. I think they're doing everything that they need to do, but they need some more time to establish a solid reputation over time. I don't expect Jim Gilbert's Wheels and Deals to take on that line anytime soon.

That's another thing that I'm hoping to find out! Great question. As I find out more, I'll continue to update. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I think I will go with the zx4r looking forward to getting one 😀

@@patricknorris4085 Yeah this thing is going to be pretty cool!

I'm going to dig into that. Lowering the highest revs would cut maximum horsepower, in my mind, so I want to know more about this as well. I'll see if I can get answers, and then make a video about that. I think, as Canadians, that's the biggest question that we're all going to have about this bike. Trust me, I'm on it! Great question! Feel free to subscribe so you don't miss things when I find out more.

@@dominadorbatangas6397 I have a feeling there will be a way to unlock that... but I can't speak for Kawasaki. It's an interesting situation, for sure.

@@PeterLoweOne It's not an interesting one, it is a stupid one. Coming from the factory this will be slower than the z400 while costing more. And the only way to get the 'full' power is to void the warranty to increase the RPM. If that is the case this is a hard pass for me. Which sucks since I was very excited for this bike only to be let down after 2 years of waiting. This is a huge disappointment.

@@quintonmacdougall7150 I'm taking more of a wait and see approach. It won't be slower than the z400 even with the limitation, but yeah, Kawasaki is going to face some questions about this for sure.

​@@PeterLoweOne I strongly disagree. The peak torque on the ZX4R is more or less the same as the Z400 but does not have the RPM to get into the 'power band'. The ZX4R @ 11k RPM is just getting going and since it cant rev beyond that does not have access to 30% of the rpm range...which is also the most important part of the RPM range as far as power production. I mean shifting at peak torque is great.....if you are riding a Harley. Perhaps the motor will be configured differently and will come with different camshafts etc. I doubt it though and even if it did, the power level will be still be lower since motors are air pumps and you will pump less air at 11k rpm than 16k rpm. As I said this is greatly disappointing news. Especially since Kawasaki sells several motorcycles in canada that rev well over 11k rpm.

Up and down on the ZX-4RR and just up on the ZX-6R

Haha!! Me too!!

56hp

I think there will be an answer to those seeking to have the full RPM limit. We'll see.

I don't have information on that, I'm sorry.

I wouldn't think so. That is an entirely different motorcycle. This one will have much more performance.

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Yes. These would chew up the 650Ninja in a heartbeat.

Oh yeah! This is going to be a quick accelerating bike! It's an entirely different animal, and then when you think that the ZX4RR has that quick shifter, that means that you can shift instantly without even touching the clutch. It's designed to be VERY quick. I'd LOVE one of these!

It's listed as 31.5 inches or 800mm for both the R and RR.

I would expect it to make more than that, but that's just my guess at this point. I also expect it to rev very quickly, so it will get to that max horsepower number much quicker than your 650. This thing will have an entirely different feel than your current bike, far more race ready, far more immediate with it's power, handling, everything.

@@PeterLoweOne it would actually be a first bike, I just think the n650 is a little lacking in power. I have about 2k miles on a 2019 n650 but about 4k miles on a z125. im basically between the zx4rr and the r7. theyre almost opposites, with the zx4rr rumored to have more hp but only 26.5 ftlbs of torque, meanwhile the r7 makes like 65 ftlbs and in the high 40's throughout the majority of the power band. im afraid the zx4rr will be too peaky and in need of being rung out if I want to take it on the highway

@@KellerFkinRyan Yeah, I think you'll find that they're very different bikes with a completely different feel. The ZX-4RR isn't going to be "wrung out" but to make it's 400 CC's it has relatively large cylinders moving a very short distance... That means that the bike will be very capable of revving quickly and to very high rpms. So, again, they will have a very different feeling.

Top speed on the ZX4r will likely be above 140 mph. At 70 mph, it should be at or under 8,000rpm. It revs to 16,000, or 50% of the tach. You’ll be fine on the highway, and you’ll have the benefit of being in or very close to the powerband. It will sound much better and vibrate less. The ZX4R is a very special bike. There will come a day when many people will regret not having bought or ridden one. That said, the R7 is more practical. I know which I’d choose.

@@sterlingroberts6240 meh, the r7 would be a fantastic bike, but who gets an small displacement L4 for practicality? not me, although i bet it'd be a little better than a zx6r solely due to the ergos if we are going the practical daily rider route

They've advertised torque as 26.5 at 11,000 rpm I expect a significant horsepower number as sport bikes are usually skewed heavily towards horsepower. I haven't found that number out yet, but I'll continue looking and update in a future video.

@@PeterLoweOne 26 ft lbs? 26 nM?

@@180FiftyFive the spec that I've read says lb-ft. I'm not sure if that's a typo or not.

80 hp/ps with ram air system pressurized, 77.? without. Performance in some regions may be different due to noise and emission regulations. That means this thing has room to grow without a ton of work.

@@sterlingroberts6240 There is a turbo-charged ZX25R made by TrackStar that goes 249hp. If that tiny motor can handle a turbo, this one probably can squeeze out 100hp as well. But honestly, on paper it sounds like an amazing bike even without any mods. I had a Ninja 300 for 2 years and loved that bike, even after 20000km I put on it. Wish I never sold it. The better components, modern design and extra power of the inline four 400 would be a keeper for life.

Oh this engine needs to come out as a Z bike of some sort. An upright, comfortable screamer! That would be a blast.

That's still something I'm looking into and should know by the next video. I do think that people get a little too caught up in top speed. The difference in Kawasaki Sport bikes in acceleration is FAR greater than the difference in actual top speed. It'll go beyond 200 km/h for sure, but how quickly it accelerates will be the real factor. They could gear this thing to have a crazy high top speed, but they're not going to do that, top speed isn't what wins races, it's the acceleration that wins. That's where this bike will be excellent!

What's for lunch? It's almost 2:30 here and I haven't had any yet!

@@PeterLoweOne are you on a diet?😄😄 I had bean burrito and taco at Taco Maker

@@1stfrompuertorico568 Mmmm that sounds good!! No, I was just too busy to eat on time today.

@@PeterLoweOne 🤦🏽‍♂️you gotta eat and keep healthy

I took my information from the Canadian Kawasaki website, but I'll have a lot more information in future videos.

@@dominadorbatangas6397 And we get free healthcare!

@@dominadorbatangas6397 Haha!

I haven't heard the HP number... but again... I'm being patient with this... I have a feeling we'll get to see bigger numbers somehow.

For looks? I think it's that size because this thing is going to be an absolute weapon on the track. The turn in will be very direct, you'll be able to switch directions like no other with this bike. I think it'll be fine. If people want a wider tire, there's the ZX-6R just up the line.

I'd take this in a heartbeat over the ZX6R. In Canada they're about 3000 dollars apart, and the ZX6R is more bike than I'd ever need for the street, while the ZX4R also fits that description, but I feel like I could get closer to it's limits, and I just think this thing would be a blast for all kinds of people!