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Introduction to the Zx4RR and the first ride

Always start with the thanks to those who helped me, and made this a sweet experience. Yokesh Kumar (GM JMB), Guru (GSFerrari).


I never liked Kawasaki until February 2023. I was(still am) a Yamaha fanboy and then a KTM fanboy. But 1 bike that caught my attention even before 2023 was the ZX25R. Just the exhaust note from all the online videos wanted me to get something like that. Unfortunately, the Zx25R was a distant dream in India. When they launched the ZX4RR, I hoped they would do the same in India. Instead, I was disappointed that they launched the ZX4R version for India. The price was close to Z900 and not too far away from the ZX6R.

At that time I still had my KTM 390 Adventure and was not keen on spending more on another bike. I tried to ignore the ZX4R but I was watching more videos of the ZX4R one way or another. I reached out to the Kawasaki JMB dealer in Chennai and requested to have a look and probably even sit and experience the ZX4R to see if this was worth the effort even to dream. It was clear that Chennai dealers except for Triumph and BMW, do not even carry test bikes. Kawasaki is the worst of the lot. Thank god their bikes sell because of themselves or they know they don't need to make any logical effort to attract customers.

Luckily I found an owner, Nivin, in Krishnagiri who was generous enough to allow me to come and see the bike. I didn't hesitate and it was a nice 500-odd km ride on a Saturday. KTM ADV 390 did the job and it was also during this ride I wanted something a little more powerful to hit those slightly above-normal cruising speeds. The ADV was not a slouch and I did the entire trip at an average of 87KMPH well below the recommended 100 on those highways (pun intended).

If Nivin reads -Thanks Nivin, his brother-in-law, and his family for hosting a stranger who was there to check out a bike that he(I) may or may not buy. Nivin and his family were warm and accommodating. After a coffee and a 30-minute connect Nivin introduced me to the Zx4R in black. The first site of the ZX4R felt like it was a small bike but well put together. The first start, the first sound from the bike will stretch one's mouth from ear to ear. I was smiling and if there was a point in this purchase that sealed the deal it was this first instance of hearing this bike.

Navin's generosity did not stop there. He graciously offered me to take a ride on the bike to get a full perspective. I did not have this expectation very well knowing it was not my bike but a customer's bike. I hesitated, but he and his brother-in-law rode my ADV while I tried the ZX4R. The first ride tells everything about ownership. You will get hooked when you laugh out loud and smile in every gear and meter of your ride. I was having so much fun just enjoying the hilarious sound and power this bike makes. I rode for a few km and my heart was 100% set on the bike.

I am 183cms tall and obese as per BMI but this is how it looks like.

I was not joking when I said it is a hilarious bike. Check out the grin inside the helmet. It is such a funny bike.

First impression during the first ride

• Small, agile, and comfortable
• Well-spaced seat
• Comfortable riding position and not aggressive
• Good Quality of materials
• Not loud but loud enough for the rider
• Engine sound is a symphony and stock exhaust is enough for most
• The engine has two modes, "the peaceful" riding mode and the devil mode. In other words, a Sub 8000 rpm vs post 8000 rpm creature lives like with any other inline engine.
• Being an Inline this bike can cruise at various speeds in every gear. One will not even notice lugging the engine as the engine grunt is so sweet and always hits the riders' ears.
• Vibrations do exist at the nagging 4k to 5k rpm but this is also around 80-90kmph which will not be the cruising speed at 6th gear.

I promised Nivin that I would meet him once I picked up the Zx4R.

For the ADV 390 owners
The ride back to Chennai was another fantastic ride in the ADV 390. The new adjustable suspensions are fantastic and while I may have sold the ADV 390, it is a no-brainer for potential buyers to upgrade their stock suspension to adjustable suspension. The on-the-ride adjustment means you can change it according to the changing conditions on the go and it worked wonders.

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Answering some questions that I have been bombarded with during and after taking delivery of this bike.

I called JMB Kawasaki and enquired about the 4R and delivery timeline. The early responses were disappointing, and not because of the dealer but because I expected to get immediate delivery. One of my friends gave me some contact details in Bangalore to check if any Zx4r is available for immediate delivery. Even the other dealer in Madurai confirmed that the first lot of zx4r was all sold out. While reaching out to various dealers a well-wisher indicated that Kawasaki was bringing the Zx4RR in limited quantity to India and the launch was not so far away. There was no hesitation at this point to go for the zx4rr. Chennai dealers did not have a clue about the potential zx4rr. Yokesh, the sales and service head was extremely supportive and helpful. He was and is my point of contact in JMB and he was more than happy to help if they get the zx4rr allotment. Yokesh confirmed(A couple of days later) that a minimal number of Zx4RR reached the Indian shore. I immediately initiated the booking process and confirmed with Yokesh that even if they got only one allotment, I wanted the same to be blocked for me. On the same day, Kawasaki announced the launch of Zx4rr and the price was ~20K less than z900 and around 2L less than Zx6r.

As I was discussing this the common questions I was asked or suggestions made to me were:-

1) Why choose this over the z900 - I do not need that much power that I won't enjoy without risking high triple-digit speed even if I want to ride it in the first 2-3 gears. It is too common and can be easily acquired via a used bike route. It is neither 1000 nor 600s but a compromise on either side of the naked and sports bike. It never ticked any excitement box even when riding it. Secondly, the cost of tires and the life of tires also played a part.

2) The ZX6r is just 2L more and is the best sports bike to buy. - I completely agree that zx6r was the only bike that could have tilted my decision. It was a bit more aggressive, and costlier on tyres and maintenance and upkeep on a comparative basis. The other reason was it was too fast and I did not want anything to satisfy my speed ego. I am too old to feel good about riding fast on normal roads and lack the skill to be faster on a track. Either way, Zx6R can be acquired via a used bike route for sub-10L today.

3) Why not buy an adventure bike like the GS850 or Tiger - I like sports bikes and while I am too old to set speed records, I also feel I will have time to get a big adventure when I am old with painful knees and pathetic L5-S1.


The early process and the first view

The booking process was online and smooth. The booking amount was very high and their cancellation deduction was also high. This is more like an individual process that the dealership follows. Some have a nominal fee while others have a low appetite for stocks and higher initial payments to deter cancellations later. I booked the bike in May. Chennai JMB picked up two bikes from the 20 lot and I believe the other was sold to one Sairam based on their Instagram feed.

Yokesh Kumar, the GM of sales and service at JMB, was very supportive and helpful from day 1. From booking to selecting the vehicle, he was very supportive and never compromised on customer experience. Requests like wanting to see the vehicle once it landed to selecting one of the two were not discouraged, and he could understand my excitement to see the bike in the green dress for the first time.

The first visit was on the day the 2 green zx4rr landed at their Padi service center in Chennai. Again my partner in crime, gsferrai accompanied me and we went to the Padi service centre. Barani and Yokesh were there and I took my Son with me. My new theory is that a new bike-buying experience can be good for young children.

There were 2 bikes for Chennai and I saw the below one and locked it. My son loved the whole experience and he was the enthusiastic one checking out the bike. Yokesh and Barani were very customer-friendly and allowed us to spend some time in the showroom and with the bike.

The bike is small yet looks big, fit and finish is top notch. The green grew up on me from that moment.

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Delivery and the first ride

The delivery date was delayed due to RTO work. For various reasons (but for cost and convenience) the ZX4rr was registered with Chennai RTO as a ZX4R and as a variant. So this meant the RC would carry the model as ZX4R only. They wanted me to email that as a buyer. I made them write the request in detail and clearly stating it is an issue or arrangement with their dealership and hence they were registering it as ZX4R. I agreed and proceeded as I did not care how the bike was getting registered to be honest as long as it is legally covered.

The bike was taken to RTO and carefully returned to Padi. I paid for the transport and avoided any ride to the RTO (Incidentally my friend Rahul did the same but the dealership was gracious to bear that cost. Different brands deliver different experiences)

I have to again thank Yokesh and Barani for their efforts to keep the customer comfortable.

Chennai Kawasaki also planned to launch the bike in their OMR showroom. They invited the other buyer (2nd Zx4rr) and they launched the ZX4rr. I skipped the event for personal reasons. One thing I didn't like during the launch was the unnecessary revving of the bike which was not a test bike but some customer's bike. I would avoid that if I were the dealer.

The delivery date was fixed and I went with my son. We both carried our helmets and it was a very short drive to the showroom. A couple of biker friends joined us and after completing the formalities my son revealed the bike, cut a cake, and took the first sitting on the bike including the first start and the first rev. I am confident that this experience will keep moving the needle for my son towards bikes .

As my son started the bike, it came to life with a nice roar and sounded like a big bike. The stock exhaust inside the showroom roared into life and it was a sweet sound echoing from the small showroom space. My son loved this moment and revved the bike hitting an RPM which I felt was close to its red line based on the sound but only to realize it was hardly at its half point. The first start brought wide smiles among us and we were ready to take the bike out.

What came with the bike during delivery:- Two keys, a service manual, a small bag to carry the same, and the bike came with a toolbox that had 2 Allen keys and 1 screwdriver. Yes, this may be the tiniest of all tool pouches I have seen in any vehicle I have owned in my life.

We rode home which was a very short ride.

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ZX4rr - About the bike

ZX4RR - Smiles factory reasons

• Fun engine. Fun bike.
• Comfortable riding position
• Great handling
• ZX4R had excellent suspension, the RR makes it even more comfortable
• High-quality fit and finish
• Small presence
• Mini 10R in most aspects
• R17, 120/70 and 160/60 - cheaper and easier to procure
• Excellent brakes from Kawasaki
• Ergonomics makes it a more friendly sport bike than aggressive.
• Touring is far more comfortable than most sports bikes.
• Minimal number of bikes sold at least for now, making it a unique ownership
• The audio system aka the engine sound and the exhaust sound is a symphony to the ears and in every gear.
• Fuel efficiency can range between 16 if riding it hard vs 22-25 in cruising speeds
• There is a lap timer and quite a few detailed features in TFT that we won't use after some time.

ZX4RR - Some reasons to Frown?

• Vibey at 4.5k and 5.5K RPM. This may be an issue for short-shifting riders, and at 80-90 in the 6th, you are probably riding at these RPMs. This vibration is felt mostly as noise from the bar end weights and a little shiver from the fairings.
• Functionally wasted TFT as there is No navigation.
• Hot at stops but cools down in a jiffy once you move. 90-98 degrees is where the bike operates while running
• No Accessory ports whatsoever except one USB port under the rear seat for which you need to pay 7k to get a connector.
• Front suspension adjustment is only for preload

Other Minor Things to be aware of
The handlebar is not a cylinder and mounting mobile mounts etc is cumbersome
The front suspension adjustment screw also needs a special tool or needs care while using a flathead screwdriver.

A brief Summary of ZX4RR

The Kawasaki ZX4RR is a unique bike in the offering. This segment has everything from KTM, Aprilia, TVS, Hero, Kawasaki's 400/500s and more. This is a crowded segment of bikes with 40-45BHP power at healthy torque figures in single-pot and twin-cylinder engine configurations. These bikes are priced around the 3-5L making the ZX4RR unreasonably pricy and making us question the logic of buying this at double the asking price. This is one of a kind (at this point) while CFMOTO and Honda have announced potential inline 4, 400cc bikes that will soon hit the international markets.


Engine
The ZX4RR is an inline 4 399cc delivering ~79bhp at a modest 39 NM Torque screaming at 16000 RPM. Like most inline engines, ZX4rr has two bikes in one. The first bike is alive till 8000rpm and the second one comes alive after 8000rpm. This is quite visible during the running-in period when you are recommended to ride between 4 to 5K rpm. The bike cruises at ~90kmph at this rpm in 6th gear. The bike will also cruise at 40kmph in 6th. The difficulty with this small pot inline is that one may not realize that they are lugging the engine. So city riding is not at all hard at any gears. You are always one gear down to unleash this bike.

Styling and riding position
This bike weighs around 188 kgs (kerb) and is 12-15 kgs heavier than the other bikes in the 400cc segment. The riding position is somewhere between the ZX6R and the Ninja 400. It is a sports bike with a far-forgiving rider stance. Riding 400 km a day will not be an issue. The seats are big enough and the rear is usable (But who does use that?). The handlebars are slightly wider and the rearview mirrors are wide and positioned better than my RC390 or Ninja 400.

This silly bike aims to be ridden at its red line and feel comfortably safe. One has to ride it to understand how fun it is to rev its heart out and have the power to keep up with big bikes while feeling like you will not die. Be it cruising at 100 in 2nd gear or 6th to occasionally getting out of slow-moving traffic screaming the engine to its red line, this bike will leave the rider with smiles/laughter only.

Since the torque is so low it will not be the fastest bike of the line but once you understand that this bike needs to be at its red line where the 80bhp comes alive. There are two versions of the ZX4 and they are

Colors and availability

• ZX4R is available with a 10-20 day delivery timeline, but only in black.
• ZX4RR—The next potential launch will be the KRT version after December/March. (They have launched 2 new colors for India, which is a good sign.)

Difference between the versions

• Bi-Directional KQS - Kawasaki Quick Shifter - Decent quick shifter
• Front - Preload - Adjustable suspension
• Rear - Preload, Rebound, and Compression adjustment.
• KRT color
• Cost is higher by close to ~85k

They have announced the 2025 ZX4RR in some unique, nice colors.

Instrument / cluster

ZX4RR has a Bluetooth-enabled 4.3-inch color TFT display that works with the Kawasaki Rideology smartphone application. The app is useless, and we should skip discussing it. The TFT has enough details and is very functional. It has two display modes. Based on the information available on both screens, one can classify them as track-specific and road-specific.

Screen 1- Road Screen
The information available includes your usual speedometer, tachometer, temperature, Tripmeter, Fuel meter, Eco mode, ride modes, and the gear shift light

Screen 2 - Track screen
The information available includes almost everything + a proper lap timer. You can manually clock your laps with the functional buttons on the left side of the handlebar. The app also displays the best lap for easy reference. The best part is the fonts are big and bold and easy to see at a glance.

In terms of information, the TFT is filled to the brim.

What's missing in the TFT includes turn-by-turn navigation, a Phone with a contact list and a way to call them, and music management. These should be the bare basics of any bike at this time and age. This is a solid tourer and not just meant for riding on track.

Features that can be enabled via TFT on the fly


Rider modes - Rain -> Road -> Sport. The difference is fundamentally how the traction control and the throttle response are applied. Sports mode is very energetic while the rain mode is very docile and controls spikes in acceleration. The adjustment can be run on the fly as long as the throttle is at zero position which means you can keep rolling and change these modes.
KQS - The Kawasaki quick shifter can be switched on or off when the bike comes to a standstill.
Trip meters toggle and adjust

Features that need you to access advanced settings. This can be done only at a standstill as you push two buttons simultaneously to access the advanced screen. The buttons are a little hard to press and take a little effort.

Display - Type 1/Type 2/ Brightness
Date and clock
Service
Bluetooth - You can connect to the Rideology app. You can completely avoid doing this. It may collect more data to send to Kawasaki than be of any use to the owner and rider. I believe it is just a data-collecting platform.
Units (Metrics vs madness settings)

The TFT is bright, very comfortable, and easy to use. Apart from these settings, the standard warning lights are default.

Wheels/Tyres/Tank

The 17-inch alloys are fitted with 120/70 in the front and 160/60 in the rear. There are enough brands and bikes that sport this spec. Most 600's run these specifications including the 650 Ninja. The Tyres are Dunlop Sportsmax GPR-300 and they provide excellent grip in both wet and dry.

Tank is a typical Kawasaki design with excellent support to the chest when trying to tuck in and comes with a 15L capacity. Riding it calmly like a tourer gives around 24-26kmpl while riding it like how it should be still gives close to 18 if not 20kmpl. Recommended fuel is 87 and I am riding it with regular fuel only. One can plan for a tank range between 250 to 275 at spirited speeds but at comfortable cruising speeds, one can easily plan for 300 km without having to refill.


Body/Suspension

The body is a trellis frame made out of high-quality steel. Aluminium would have made it lighter. A seated rider will feel extremely comfortable and compact and almost within the lines of the overall bike. The quality of components is high and the way the bike is put together is also extremely simple. The toolbox provided has two allen keys and a screwdriver. These two allen keys are more than enough to dismantle all the plastic components to access the frame or the engine. The entire front fairing and setup is a 10-minute job to disassemble and assemble at will.

The riding position is not aggressive like the zx6r. As you can see above the riding position is in between the Ninja 400 and the Ninja 6R. Foot pegs are positioned as expected towards the rear end of the bike and one is expected to lean forward and create the required arm position, which when resisted at the handlebar will cause wrist pain and some pain in the palm.

The windscreen is decent but I will try something better for my height. Wind resistance will be felt for 6-foot folks as you are not exactly crouched all the time in this sports-specific but touring-capable bike.

Suspension: The non-adjustable ZX4R suspension is more than sufficient for the tourers. It is the right balance of soft and hard and allows you to ride with ease in our roads. The ZX4RR adds preload adjustability in the front and full adjustability in the rear. At super soft settings and at highway speeds the suspension does bottom out for someone at 90+ kgs. This is where the stock ZX4R is set up in the middle which is what one will lean towards while setting up the ZX4RR. Preload plays a huge role in this bike and for heavier folks, keeping the preload to the max gives the best ride comfort.

I haven't taken to the track yet and I will report back on how this adjustability helps especially in a bumpy track like Chennai.

Saddle comfort for rider and Pillion

The rider's saddle is fairly wide and large enough to move around and slide around considering if you will take it to the track. The cushioning is on the softer side and the first couple of rides will make you hate the saddles. But now with 2500 km done either I am used to it or the seats are settling down well for my usage. The pillion is decent enough and without any luggage or bags, 2 up is possible.

There is a hump that allows you to rest your back but if you are thin and small there is no way you are close to the hump to get that comfort. A nice seat cushion will work well for touring folks.

Luggage and space
There is a call out here and hence I am even discussing the same. Unlike most of the other bikes in the 400cc segment where side bags are possible and easy to mount with additional clamps, zx4rr has no direct mounting points anywhere due to the clean underbody and finish. There are two hooks as shown below which you can creatively use.

For touring you are left with using the rear seat and bungee cords or tank bags. Having said that here is someone who has managed to set up something for touring.

In terms of space, there is definitely plenty of space under the seats. I have set up a distribution box for electrical accessories and there was enough space. Compared to the ADV 390 which is supposed to be an adventure, the zx4rr has more space under the seat for setting up electrical accessories.


Maintenance & Warranty

The bike comes with a 3-year standard warranty. I want to highlight that we are one of the few countries that have this standard 3-year warranty. Once you hit the forums across the world you do realize we have a better coverage on warranty.

An extended warranty has to be part of the K-Care package. The K-Care package for 4 years and 8 services (once every 6 months or 6000kms) comes to around 70k with a 2-year extended warrant. A regular service will cost you somewhere between 7500 to 9500 and with warranty coverage attached to timely service the cost of 8 service the extended warranty comes to a similar number. If you can stretch, please take the K-Care.

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Attention - Now why K-Care? - The elephant in the room

While nobody talks about this, the Kawasaki engines including the ZX4R, ZX6R, and a few other models have various instances of engine blowing up. The aberrations are within the error limit. Take, for instance, the ZX4RR has a thread on Facebook called the ZX4RR failure group. There are a handful of instances of the ZX4RR engine blowing up. The culprit is always the connecting rod and a bush. There are also incorrectly fastened or tightened head bolts in Americas. As you dig down through this rabbit hole you start to realize that it is all not hunky and dory when it comes to owning a Kawasaki. Hence the K-care is a no-brainer to rip the heart out of this ZX4RR knowing there are 4 years of coverage. I would always advise anyone buying a new inline from the Kawasaki to not hesitate for the K-Care. It will work out as almost the cost you will anyway spend for the service.

One such 6R Thread to help other 6R owners to ensure they don't fall for dealership blaming rider mods.

Engine/Gearing and Braking

Engine:- At the heart is a sweet inline 4 399cc engine. This bike is all about this and only this. At 16000 RPM and a miserly 39 NM torque, the bike is not meant for those who value HP/$ or NM/$. There are ZX6R, Aprilla 600s and so many other bikes that will take care of that requirement. If you want this bike you know you want this engine.



Push the start button and the bike comes to life with a lovely roar. This roar is exotic to the ears. The stock exhaust is sweet and loud enough for the rider. The engine takes a few minutes to get to 40-42 degrees and I usually wait till 42 degrees and move the bike. This also allows me time to get the gloves and helmet on. There is a mild rush in RPM till a temperature is reached and settles down to 1500-1600 RPM. The first gear is fairly smooth but there is a thud when you shift up without pushing the rpm. It takes a little to get used to if you have always ridden a high-torque motorcycle. Shifts are extremely smooth with the KQC if you can keep the RPM above 8k. Below that I would avoid using the quick shifter and instead use blip shift.

Acceleration is very linear and wakes up the beast beyond 8k rpm. There is no torque rush, that makes it super fun to throttle up to 16k rpm. The rev limiter sound is also exotic. Once you review the torque curve you will understand the bike has flat 15 to 20NM torque till 8000 RPM, which makes it very comfortable in the city at every gear. There is no feeling of lugging the engine and even if you are at 6th and at 40kmph, throttling up will continue to move the machine with ease.

Not once you will feel the bike needs more power. The best way to explain is, that it behaves exactly like a big inline 4 in every way possible.


The gearing is a balance between the top end and acceleration and has enough room to play around. The stock sprocket is 14/48. A 13/48 will be a hoot to ride and the top end you will be ok to sacrifice is nothing in comparison to the scream at each gear. There is nothing to talk about gearing or riding as the bike pulls from any gear at any speed with ease and with the bidirectional KQS you never once feel a lack of power or torque at any point in time. (Shifting is very easy)

The 6th gear is almost an overdrive and if you want to ride spiritedly, you can enjoy that without the feeling of heart in your mouth by redlining in the first 3 gears.

Braking The Braking is carried out by a 290mm dual disc in the front with Kawasaki's calipers and a 220mm disc in the rear. Braking is the best in this segment of 400cc but not the best in the segment of 10+L bikes.











That is how I would compare. There is room with Brembo upgrades but the stock brakes are excellent in this segment by cc. The rear brakes are functional and useful. The engine braking is not that aggressive but generates a beautiful sound to the ears. ABS works and I experienced the same in person during our Trichy trip. To be very critical, the brakes are not sharpest compared to the other sports bikes in this price segment like the 6R. There is room for upgrade but for 95% of us the bikes brakes are way above our usage.

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Picture summary of the rest

The quality of components is uncompromised.

Adjustable levers on both sides.



Mirrors are adjustable and is very easy to keep them tugged inside in city traffic. It is much needed for our Indian roads.




Left-side switch arrangements include A turn signal, hazard light, horn switch, high beam, and a selector switch for TFT. These are premium in feel and easy to operate with gloves or naked hands.




On the right side, we have the power on/off button and a select button to goggle in TFT screen.



KQS - Kawasaki Quick Shifter - One of the better quick shifters in the market. Still needs a good RPM range to keep the upshifting smooth. I avoid using this at low RPM and in first and second gear in general.



Seats - Comfortable and functional.




Ram Air Intake in the front.


A comfortable tank design for track riding. One major issue with RC390 is the way the tank pokes your chest when you want to tuck your body inside the windscreen.




All lights are LED including the turn signal indicators. Headlights are decent enough. They work when it's extremely dark. On highways, I prefer one of the adventure riders to switch on their 1200 extra lights to manage.





Tail lights are neatly packed and TST industries have a nice integrated set up that I would like to change to sometime.







Turn indicators are bright and again well positioned. There is a TST modification available to make it sequential. Always some way to waste some more money.



The rear indicators are as required by our RTO's. The integrated tail light will help eliminate this and keep the rear tidy.



Frame sliders. The accessories were difficult to procure for this model and Rahul helped to get me one during one of his trips. Very well-machined and very functional.



Finally the puny horn and the dragon design.

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The first ride and the first 1000 km.

Partner in crime - Our Rahul with his GSA 850.


The bike does feel and look like a big bike and only becomes a TVs 50 when that GSA when its parked next to it.







The side profile is typical Kawasaki and looks very compact.




Then the monster of a side profile makes the previous picture a little underwhelming.



The first ride and 118 km - Logging it here.



I am now introducing my all-sub 500cc garage after flirting with different bikes over the years.

From left to right:

CI bullet 500 in Athena Grey completed its 20 years this December. Still in its original avatar.
RC390 -Still the best bike, value for money, and best stress buster one can get
ZX4RR






Photo comparison of the RC390 and the ZX4RR. The RC390 is a little sharper, more aggressive, and a perfect tool for unleashing mindless fun.






More pictures.










Overall summary

Some purchases in life feel meaningless, senseless, and sometimes unnecessary. Putting this all together and unwrapping the covers, one will find a ZX4RR inside. That is how my purchase can be summarized. But the fun is finding that meaning, sense, and laughter that this ZX4RR delivers(ed) right from the first KM out of the showroom. If riding a bike can help meditate, the ZX4RR does that in a way no other bike can or will. Every km I ride this bike my 43 muscles as claimed work so hard to keep me smiling. It is a hilarious bike and can only be enjoyed when riding it. There are quirks that I am completely oblivious to, as the factors that make it fun to ride this little roarer, lopsidedly blind me into looking at its faults. I am fine with its vibration that a keen observer or sensitive rider will pick or the lack of torque or outright speed a similarly priced sports bike or adventure tourer or a street naked can do.

I have put close to 2500 km as I write this summary and every km of this 2500 has made me smile more than anything in the last few months.

The journey is long, the destination is unknown but I am going to have lots of fun with this ZX4RR.

[Aditya]

Thread moved out from the Assembly Line. Thanks for sharing!

[TheCelestial]

Congrats on a very unique bike! I can imagine the fun you must have on this on the twisties

[hikozaru]

Congrats. This is the kawa to get for sure. Z900 will always play second fiddle to the striple and the zx6r is a cheater 600. Me, I will wait for someone to put a Honda frock on it or turn it into a twin round headlight cafe racer.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Congratulations on the ZX-4RR! Wishing you thousands of miles of happy ownership

A BHPian friend is getting one delivered, hopefully this month. Can't wait to ride this! Kudos to Kawasaki for keeping the supersport alive when all others had almost given up.

[Rahulkool]

Great review of an fun little bike. Thoroughly enjoyed riding this bike, as i said before major revelation for me was the suspension. Also the sweet exhaust, not obnoxious loud but loud enough to make you grin inside the helmet. Congrats again on the bike, fits perfectly to your requirements.

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Thanks Crazy_driver, TheCelestial, hikozaru and Rahul. It is indeed a fun bike has become my daily rider these days.

[bf1983]

Beautiful write up? Do you face any ground clearance issues after riding an ADV for so long?

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by VW2010

Attention - Now why K-Care? - The elephant in the room

Congrats on the new bike! I was very intrigued by the failures on the 4RRs because it's not something you expect from a Kawi. Came across the failure group on FB and it was a very interesting read. Seems like it is an oil pressure problem and the failures are consistently occurring on certain cylinders plus the GB seems to be weak for the purpose. Would like to see how the theories of failures develop over time. Since these things are raced a lot, established race teams will find the root cause in no time. Blowing up a Kawasaki in India is going to be a huge bill so the extended warranty is a no brainer.