I was pretty PO too when I heard about the limited version, and almost told Kawi to stick it.Seriously.... I was going over the specs, the videos from Asian countries and thinking that the ZX4RR was too budget for the money. Too much Hassel to open the bike up to be what it should be right out of the box. I mean look at a ZXR6... for comparison.
Why? Things like non removable sub frame, max power and torque neutered, single side adjustable forks, a little too much weight..... all budget decisions on the new bike in my opinion. This sends a cheap build message to me... which is strange for Kawasaki.
I curate the bikes I own very carefully. The bikes I buy have a purpose and a type of personality if you will. That I goto when the urge matches my mood. I ride my bikes like they're designed to be ridden, sometimes a little beyond, and I also take very good care of them....
But someone changed my mind about the little ZX4RR.... Chuck Graves video posts here on the forum! Yes, it will take some hassel and extra money to have Chuck fix the bike like I need it to be. I'm okay with this now because Chuck is showing that the bike CAN and will be something special.
The ZX4RR will have a personality, and with Graves tweaks, parts and adjustments the personality will be exactly one I want as a permanent addition to my stable of bikes to ride when the mood strikes.
This might be the only run of this bike. It's quite possible this day and age.
I'M KEEPING my deposit on my ZX4RR and excited to get the bike in June.
Yes. Thank you for asking. I am speaking about the US limited power version due to EPA regulations. Having the full 80 HP with Ram Air working is acceptable to me for sure.So, when you’re talking about limited power, are we still talking about 80HP? Or is there a limited version for the USA due to carbon blabla? I am asking because I am afraid there is a chance that Europe will manage that for the same reason.
So, how much power does that version have then? For me, 77 or 80 is acceptable as you said. In fact, it is perfect. But when it will be restricted to let's say 65 HP, I doubt if this is the bike for me.US limited power version due to EPA regulations
ExactlyBlame the EPA and regulations, not Kawasaki. Every new performance bike / car is detuned because of it.
Disagree, a lot of people think it's the manufacturers' fault that bikes aren't performing well out of the box.No one blames Kawasaki. All OEM’s would like to have the freedom to decide about power and revs. It is the stupidity of the so called world leaders these days.
I've heard that bike flames out and stalls a LOT stock.. its ridiculous how neutered bikes are when everyone can have an SUV with lax emissions in comparisonDisagree, a lot of people think it's the manufacturers' fault that bikes aren't performing well out of the box.
I have a CRF450L and it's unrideable when stock, lots of people think it'is Hondas' fault.
Could be. I’m only talking about the replies in this thread.Disagree, a lot of people think it's the manufacturers' fault that bikes aren't performing well out of the box.
I have a CRF450L and it's unrideable when stock, lots of people think it'is Hondas' fault.
Correct, no fun to ride when stock. With an exhaust and ECU, it's an amazingly fun bike to ride. I have 21k km on mineI've heard that bike flames out and stalls a LOT stock.. its ridiculous how neutered bikes are when everyone can have an SUV with lax emissions in comparison
