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2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« on: October 06, 2023, 04:35:18 PM »
And here is another interesting new model from Kawasaki with a 451cc ICE twin supplemented by an electric motor: https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/2024-kawasaki-ninja-7-hybrid-first-look-44595262
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2023, 08:34:14 AM »
Here is another article regarding the Ninja 7, which mentions that it will be marketed in the EU and the UK starting in January of next year. Pricing has still not been determined:  https://thepack.news/kawasaki-introduces-the-all-new-strong-hybrid-motorcycle-ninja-7-hev/
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2023, 01:53:34 PM »
This is interesting Richard .  I see the point and think it's a good concept.  Kawasaki are a good and reliable brand.
The petrol engine is great for highway use and eliminates range anxiety. The electric motor boosts acceleration and provides  low emissions around town. The stop start reducing heat build up whilst standing for lights etc. Something that becomes annoying after a while.
Courier rides in big cities will benefit, commuters  perhaps. I'm not thinking potential superbike owners will buy it.
I see no mention of weight or hybrid range. I guess we'll have the price soon enough and see how sales go.
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2023, 03:50:23 AM »
They say with the 450cc hybrid it has the power of a 1000cc, good enough for me. 
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2023, 08:24:37 AM »
MCN has more information about the Ninja 7 here, including its weight of 500 pounds:  https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/kawasaki-ninja-7-hev/
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2023, 08:09:21 AM »
Here is the latest MCN review of the new Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid after riding the bike. Not too exciting and very expensive for what you get:  https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/kawasaki/ninja-7-hybrid/2024/
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2023, 04:59:27 PM »
Here is Revzilla's take on the Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid after riding it for a day during the introduction of this new model: https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2024-kawasaki-ninja-7-hybrid-first-ride-review
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2023, 09:09:34 AM »
Here is another ride review. This one has some interesting information regarding the operation and design of the drive train and the 6-speed transmission of the Ninja 7 HEV:  https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/manufacturer/kawasaki/2024-kawasaki-ninja-7-hybrid-review-first-ride-44596150
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Re: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 "strong hybrid"
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2024, 09:52:14 AM »
Here is the latest news regarding the new Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrids. Oddly, both the Ninja 7 and Z7 models will be the same price in the U.S., even though the Ninja has more plastic on it. Both models are priced at $12,500, so it seems to me as if Kawasaki isn't planning on selling very many of them here:  https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/kawasaki-ninja-7-hybrid-and-z7-hybrid-are-coming-to-america-for-2024-44598106
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