[Kashifh83]

Enjoy
Behold the black beauty.
“Ebony Raven”

[saurabh_v8]

Wow, that is a Beauty.

How do you plan on evading the cops? I believe there is an INR 10K fine for any mods.

[bf1983]

Originally Posted by saurabh_v8

Wow, that is a Beauty.

How do you plan on evading the cops? I believe there is an INR 10K fine for any mods.

Mumbai is not that strict on exhausts unless it's something crazy loud. I have a full system exhaust but cops rarely give me a second look as I don't go around revving the heck out of the bike to create a racket.

The only time they look at me is if there is a drive to catch people. Usually bike groups on Whatsapp inform in advance of any planned drives so you avoid taking out the bike on such days.

Places like Bangalore are a LOT more strict and have regular drives to catch people using exhausts so over there it's not really an option to use a bike with a modified exhaust.

[VW2010]

After riding it for 500 kms I feel they should have at least offered the quick shifter as a part of the standard package.

Does it come with a slipper clutch as standard? What India gets is the base 4R and not even the SE. SE and 4RR will push the cost by 1 and 2L as in the other markets the ZX4RR cost is very close to the 6R pricing. In India, the base version is 3L cheaper than the 6R.

A bidirectional quick-shifter is available as an option on the base model.

Based on the first post of this thread, it does say it can be added as an option. Can Kashifh83 confirm?

[Deepakea83]

Originally Posted by VW2010

Does it come with a slipper clutch as standard? What India gets is the base 4R and not even the SE. SE and 4RR will push the cost by 1 and 2L as in the other markets the ZX4RR cost is very close to the 6R pricing. In India, the base version is 3L cheaper than the 6R.


Based on the first post of this thread, it does say it can be added as an option. Can Kashifh83 confirm?

I too own a Ninja ZX-4R. Yes, it does come with an assist and slipper clutch as standard. The clutch is light and comfortable to use.. has got just the right feel to it.

A bidirectional quickshifter can be installed in the ZX-4R Standard variant.
I have enquired regarding the same to my sales advisor. From what I understood, it is not readily stocked by dealers probably due to the cost involved (not sure.. maybe ₹50 - 70K).

[Kashifh83]

Yes you are absolutely right. It costs exactly 74560 to add an optional bi-directional quick shifter. The same thing costs 31k in Canada as per Kawasaki’s Canadian website. It’s too much IMO. Enthusiasts who are interested in track days can obviously opt for it.

Originally Posted by Deepakea83

I too own a Ninja ZX-4R. Yes, it does come with an assist and slipper clutch as standard. The clutch is light and comfortable to use.. has got just the right feel to it.

A bidirectional quickshifter can be installed in the ZX-4R Standard variant.
I have enquired regarding the same to my sales advisor. From what I understood, it is not readily stocked by dealers probably due to the cost involved (not sure.. maybe ₹50 - 70K).

[Deepakea83]

Went to Cochin from Trivandrum on 2nd March to get the 1st service done. Returned back the next day. I left very early in the morning from Trivandrum and Cochin.

Covered a total distance of 448 kms (the odo showed 500 kms when I left Trivandrum). Since it was run-in period, I rode accordingly. The ride was great and i enjoyed the most part. Near Cochin a long flyover (don't know if its part of Metro) is under construction and hence the traffic there was very slow moving.

When i reached back home, checked the FE and it showed an average of 26.1 km/L

Sharing some photos.

[Deepakea83]

Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA has issued a safety recall for the Ninja ZX-4R.
Reason for the recall is that the spark plugs may have been damaged during the vehicle manufacturing process and it may result in unstable idle, hesitation and engine stalling.

Need to see if India Kawasaki Motors issues a similar recall. My ZX-4R is not having such problems, grateful for that.

Ride safe.

Source: https://www.bikewale.com/news/kawasa...x-4r-recalled/

[Deepakea83]

I was curious to know the number of Ninja ZX-4R's dispatched to dealers since launch. Checked Team-BHP's Sales Figures & Analysis from October 2023 to March 2024. A total of 60 units. No dispatch during March 2024.
Wondering if import of the ZX-4R is paused/stopped.
IKM website still shows it though.
Anyways, glad that I could buy one.

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by Deepakea83

I was curious to know the number of Ninja ZX-4R's dispatched to dealers since launch. Checked Team-BHP's Sales Figures & Analysis from October 2023 to March 2024. A total of 60 units. No dispatch during March 2024.
Wondering if import of the ZX-4R is paused/stopped.
IKM website still shows it though.
Anyways, glad that I could buy one.

Possibly dealers are still sitting on old inventory and IKM is waiting for inventory to clear up before getting more bikes in the market.

[VW2010]

Possibly dealers are still sitting on old inventory and IKM is waiting for inventory to clear up before getting more bikes in the market.

Not sure of inventory as most dealers are asking to book with delivery by August. Most dealers are pushing buyers towards 6R and not encouraging 4r booking. Today when I inquired they confirmed that after paying 1L booking amount, one has to wait till August for potential delivery.

Kawasaki should release the anniversary 4r edition. I will buy that tomorrow.

[Deepakea83]

Originally Posted by VW2010

Not sure of inventory as most dealers are asking to book with delivery by August. Most dealers are pushing buyers towards 6R and not encouraging 4r booking. Today when I inquired they confirmed that after paying 1L booking amount, one has to wait till August for potential delivery.

Kawasaki should release the anniversary 4r edition. I will buy that tomorrow.

Thanks for sharing
Since the only the ZX-4RR variant has the 40th anniversary edition, not sure it will make it to India.

[RT13]

Originally Posted by P72NX

Is there any indication of the zx-4rr being released in India?
Would get that just got the Kawasaki lime green

Originally Posted by Kashifh83

They are actually contemplating getting it next year if this does well. But the price point seems to be an issue since it will be priced at least 1.5L more than the standard version

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Hope that encourages Kawasaki to do a CKD and also bring in the ZX4-RR.

For those who asked, it’s here. And for just 60k more you get adjustable suspension at both ends and a quickshifter.

Methinks that is fantastic value!

[Deepakea83]

Heard that aftermarket road exhaust mufflers like Yoshimura need a repack (usually with fiberglass) every 11 to 16K Kms. Was wondering if we have such services offered (in a professional way) in India.
If yes, i could possibly get the Akrapovic Slip-On Line (Carbon) exhaust for the Ninja ZX-4R This particular model is offered as an accessory in some countries.