Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R Deliveries Commence in India

Launched on September 11, the deliveries of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R have now begun. In fact, the first two batches of 50 motorcycles (25 units for each slot) have already been sold out. Interested buyers can make their reservations for the next lot at any Kawasaki outlet since the booking window is reportedly open as of now. The deliveries of the third lot are expected to commence in early 2024. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R is priced at Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom), which makes it the most expensive 400cc motorcycle in the Indian market – even dearer than the Versys 650 adventurer tourer that retails at an ex-showroom price of Rs 7.77 lakh. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R is imported as a completely built up-unit (CBU) and is therefore pricey. At its heart is a 399cc inline four-cylinder engine cranking out 39Nm of peak torque at 13,000rpm and 78bhp at 14,500rpm with RAM air intake (75bhp without RAM air assistance). This liquid-cooled engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a quickshifter.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R: Hardware 

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R features a trellis frame, which is suspended with the help of Showa upside-down forks at the front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at the rear. For braking duties, the ZX-4R has a single 220mm disc with a floating calliper at the back and twin 290mm discs with Nissin 4-piston radial callipers at the front. Dual-channel ABS comes standard with the bike. The disc brakes are mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels with 120/70 front and 160/60 rear tyres.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R: Features, Riding Aids

The Ninja ZX-4R offers a host of features, including traction control, assist and slipper clutch, ABS, four riding modes (Sport, Road, Rain, and customisable Rider mode), as well as a 4.3-inch Bluetooth-enabled TFT dash, which displays notification alerts and turn-by-turn navigation. 

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R: Styling

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R seems sharp and has split LED headlights, a transparent visor, a split-style seat layout, and a large fairing on the side. The riding position on this bike is a combination of rear-set footpegs and low-set clip-ons. The bike comes draped in a single paint option – Metallic Spark Black.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R: Price, Rivals

Carrying a price tag of Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the new bike is the third 400cc bike in the company's range of models for India. In its class, the Ninja ZX-4R goes against the likes of the TVS Apache RR 310, KTM RC 390, BMW G 310 R, and the  Kawasaki Ninja 400.