Kawasaki says, Acceleration of a 1000 cc superbike, outright performance in the 650cc-700cc class and fuel economy comparable to a 250cc bike.
Interesting. But I'm guessing expensive. Coming to old blighty in 2024.
Upt.
How much is the Ninja 7 Hybrid? We don’t know yet. And because the bike is unlike anything else on the market it’s hard to even make a guess at where Kawasaki might choose to position it.
On one hand, it’s a technology showpiece, with innovations unseen elsewhere. Name another sports bike with an electronic transmission that can be operated in either manual or auto mode, even offering a reverse function, and features an ‘e-boost’ button to give an kick of extra power and torque when you call for it. On the other, the outright power is on a par with the Ninja 650, a bike that also donates its modest forks and brakes, and the rear suspension is akin to the Ninja 400, suggesting Kawasaki is keeping a careful cap on costs to make sure the Ninja 7 Hybrid is within reach.
Given that the all-electric Ninja e-1, available from October and with substantially less performance and on-board tech than the Ninja 7 Hybrid, costs £8,299, it would be surprising to see the Ninja 7 Hybrid with a price any lower than that.
My own view, very interesting bike and you can see how the technology could develop. I can't see it selling for much under £10,000 in England. Maybe a lot more but who'd pay 10K plus for a 650cc equivalent motorcycle?
I think it'll probably be sold at under cost when it's released but when volume increases maybe they'll make some wonga.
Upt.
Interesting. But I'm guessing expensive. Coming to old blighty in 2024.
Upt.
How much is the Ninja 7 Hybrid? We don’t know yet. And because the bike is unlike anything else on the market it’s hard to even make a guess at where Kawasaki might choose to position it.
On one hand, it’s a technology showpiece, with innovations unseen elsewhere. Name another sports bike with an electronic transmission that can be operated in either manual or auto mode, even offering a reverse function, and features an ‘e-boost’ button to give an kick of extra power and torque when you call for it. On the other, the outright power is on a par with the Ninja 650, a bike that also donates its modest forks and brakes, and the rear suspension is akin to the Ninja 400, suggesting Kawasaki is keeping a careful cap on costs to make sure the Ninja 7 Hybrid is within reach.
Given that the all-electric Ninja e-1, available from October and with substantially less performance and on-board tech than the Ninja 7 Hybrid, costs £8,299, it would be surprising to see the Ninja 7 Hybrid with a price any lower than that.
My own view, very interesting bike and you can see how the technology could develop. I can't see it selling for much under £10,000 in England. Maybe a lot more but who'd pay 10K plus for a 650cc equivalent motorcycle?
I think it'll probably be sold at under cost when it's released but when volume increases maybe they'll make some wonga.
Upt.
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