Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid with up to 69bhp Breaks Cover, Will it Come to India?

Kawasaki has introduced the Ninja 7, which is claimed to be the world's first mass-produced hybrid motorcycle, to the European market. Powering the hybrid electric motorcycle is a 451cc parallel-twin water-cooled 4-stroke engine and a 9kW electric motor with a 48V lithium-ion battery. The Japanese manufacturer claims that the combined power output of the bike is around 58bhp, which can increase to 69bhp using an e-boost function (active for 15 seconds at a time). The petrol mill, alone, produces about 46bhp. Also, the Ninja 7 Hybrid has ditched the traditional clutch-gear shifter in favour of paddle shifters on the left-hand side, just like Honda's DCT bikes. Introduced in 2010, the DCT (dual-clutch transmission) technology first appeared with the Honda VFR1200F.

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Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid: Other Features

Other bits on the Ninja 7 include an idle stop function for saving fuel, a forward and reverse 'walk mode' for low-speed manoeuvres and parking, an Automatic Launch Position Finder, which enables the rider to select first gear with the push of a button, and 3 riding modes – EV, Eco Hybrid, and Sport Hybrid. There is also a full-colour TFT screen, borrowed from the Ninja e-1, with Bluetooth connectivity for notifications and navigation alerts.

Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid: Chassis, Hardware

The Ninja 7 Hybrid's parallel-twin engine is nestled in a steel trellis frame, with the 48V battery pack positioned near the centre for better weight management of the bike. The suspension setup of the Ninja 7 consists of a telescopic fork at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. Just like the Ninja 400 and the Ninja 650, the hybrid motorcycle gets the same dual front discs with Nissin callipers. The bike rides on 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, shod with tubeless Dunlop Sportmax Q5A tyres.

Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid: Styling

The motorcycle borrows its dual-pod headlight and surrounding body from the 2024 Ninja ZX-6R, whereas the fairing-mounted turn indicators resemble those on the Ninja 400. The undercowl is finished in Matte Lime Green, while the body panels get a silver-black finish.

According to Kawasaki, the Ninja 7 Hybrid is a mid-size product with performance comparable to a 650 – 700cc bike and acceleration to rival a 1,000cc-class supersport bike from a standstill. However, it yields a fuel economy similar to a 250cc bike. As of now, Kawasaki has revealed only a few details of the Ninja 7 Hybrid.

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Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid: Pricing, Launch Details

The hybrid bike is scheduled to go on sale in the UK next year. Its prices will be revealed in the coming weeks. Expect its deliveries to commence from April 2024. However, it remains to be seen if it arrives in the Indian market.