New Kawi models for 2022

backinthesaddleagain · October 5th, 2021, 01:05 PM

One of the new bikes is a hot looking Z650RS. Like the larger 900 but in a midsize.

https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motor...-VEHICLEBUCKET

CaliGrrl · October 5th, 2021, 02:18 PM

Nice! I like the green.

JayVapes · October 6th, 2021, 01:22 PM

I wish they had red. I hope they have a red one for 2027 I'd like to own the two bikes 20 years apart

Rps13_ · October 6th, 2021, 03:36 PM

Really like that navy in the ninja 400 2022 color. Even like that blue that the ninja 400 came in 2021 color.

shspvr · October 11th, 2021, 08:59 AM

That Z650RS kind of remind me of late 70's and 80's bike
I want the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R but it so sad that 51HP In-line 4-banger will never make to North America/Europe market.

CZroe · November 14th, 2021, 11:04 AM

Supposedly they are announcing three more bikes later this month.

Everyone is expecting the ZX-4R/400 RR but I think it’s more fun to speculate about the other possibilities. Like, we know the ZX-25R was designed as a 400 but what if they launch a 300 for a few years first? What if one of the other unannounced bikes is a track-only ZX-25RR for 250 class races where it would dominate?

Got a feeling that there is something else exciting in the unannounced line-up if they held the announcement for November.

DannoXYZ · November 14th, 2021, 09:31 PM

I'm not sure how much life there is left in 250 racing. AFM relegated all 250s to legacy class couple years ago. MotoAm did away with RC Cup and fun KTM RC250. Now they're Junior Cup using 400s, mainly RC390 vs Ninja 400s.

That said, I still prefer 250. I want 250... 2-stroke... with TURBO!!!
... and less than 140kg mass!

shspvr · November 14th, 2021, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannoXYZ

I want 250... 2-stroke... with TURBO!!!
... and less than 140kg mass!

VaFish · November 16th, 2021, 06:57 PM

The 900RS just looks so much better to me, just something seems off in the proportions on the 650RS.

shspvr · November 17th, 2021, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

The 900RS just looks so much better to me, just something seems off in the proportions on the 650RS.

The 650 swing arm throw it out proportions

shspvr · November 30th, 2021, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Supposedly they are announcing three more bikes later this month.

Everyone is expecting the ZX-4R/400 RR but I think it’s more fun to speculate about the other possibilities. Like, we know the ZX-25R was designed as a 400 but what if they launch a 300 for a few years first? What if one of the other unannounced bikes is a track-only ZX-25RR for 250 class races where it would dominate?

Got a feeling that there is something else exciting in the unannounced line-up if they held the announcement for November.

No ZX-4R apparently, it's for India only that major disappointment by Kawasaki other than that nothing spectacularly new change to be just some styling and color changes that was at Eicma Motorcycles Show last week I guess we have for next unveiling next year.

CZroe · November 30th, 2021, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shspvr

No ZX-4R apparently, it's for India only that major disappointment by Kawasaki other than that nothing spectacularly new change to be just some styling and color changes that was at Eicma Motorcycles Show last week I guess we have for next unveiling next year.

Yeah, I noticed.

Makes me wonder why. Perhaps they decided to delay it due to the parts/supply chain shortage or whatever. Maybe they are waiting until the competition makes a move that causes the Ninja 400 to falter. Maybe they need to shake down the 250 version a bit longer to work out any kinks. The patents clearly show that they intend to make one!

October 5th, 2021, 01:05 PM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	New Kawi models for 2022 One of the new bikes is a hot looking Z650RS. Like the larger 900 but in a midsize. https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motor...-VEHICLEBUCKET

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JayVapes ninjette.org member Name: Honorio Location: Rio Grande Valley Join Date: Aug 2020 Motorcycle(s): Ninja EX250 Posts: 118 Blog Entries: 8	I wish they had red. I hope they have a red one for 2027 I'd like to own the two bikes 20 years apart __________________________________________________ RIDE IT UNTIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF, THEN BUY NEW WHEELS

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CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Supposedly they are announcing three more bikes later this month. Everyone is expecting the ZX-4R/400 RR but I think it’s more fun to speculate about the other possibilities. Like, we know the ZX-25R was designed as a 400 but what if they launch a 300 for a few years first? What if one of the other unannounced bikes is a track-only ZX-25RR for 250 class races where it would dominate? Got a feeling that there is something else exciting in the unannounced line-up if they held the announcement for November.
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DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	I'm not sure how much life there is left in 250 racing. AFM relegated all 250s to legacy class couple years ago. MotoAm did away with RC Cup and fun KTM RC250. Now they're Junior Cup using 400s, mainly RC390 vs Ninja 400s. That said, I still prefer 250. I want 250... 2-stroke... with TURBO!!! ... and less than 140kg mass!
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CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Nice! I like the green.

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shspvr ninjette.org guru Name: Anthony Location: Vinita, Ok Join Date: Sep 2021 Motorcycle(s): 07 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 343	That Z650RS kind of remind me of late 70's and 80's bike I want the 2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R but it so sad that 51HP In-line 4-banger will never make to North America/Europe market.

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VaFish ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Tom Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 2019 Harley Ultra Classic, 2001 Suzuki SV650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '16	The 900RS just looks so much better to me, just something seems off in the proportions on the 650RS.