New 2024 models, including the e-1

InvisiBill · October 4th, 2023, 11:56 AM

https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/featured-vehicles

Ninja e-1

Z e-1

Quote:

Max Speed by Mode ROAD = 55 mph (65 mph with e-boost), ECO = 40 mph (47 mph with e-boost)
Rated Power 5.0 kW (6.8 PS) / 2,800 min-1
Maximum Power 9.0 kW (12 PS) / 2,600-4,000 min-1
Maximum Torque 29.7 lb-ft @ 500 rpm
Battery Type Lithium-ion battery pack (x2)
Battery Voltage/Capacity 50.4 V 30 Ah (x2)
Battery Range 41 mi (approximate in ROAD Mode w/o e-boost)
Battery Charge Time 3.7 hours (x2)

Seems to match up with a lot of what was seen in last year's EICMA live stream.

sharky nrk · October 4th, 2023, 01:24 PM

these bikes suck compared to their 400cc ICE counterparts in terms of performance but it is a brilliant stroke from Kawasaki to engineer the electric drivetrains to drop right into their existing 400cc platforms

CaliGrrl · October 4th, 2023, 02:52 PM

I'm not impressed by the stats but yeah, it's good to use the normal frame and powertrain as its base. My husband's Victory/Brammo e-bike has much more speed and much more range. Of course, Victory is out of business, but it's a nice bike.

DannoXYZ · October 13th, 2023, 12:35 PM

I do like the light weight! And swappable battery packs makes it much, much more convenient to use!

CZroe · November 4th, 2023, 08:16 AM

LOL! In that old thread I said I wished it would have a battery that splits in two for easy handling and that ended up being exactly what it does. I wrongly assumed it wasn’t intended to be removed regularly but this makes perfect sense for city dwellers who need to carry the pack(s) up to their apartment to charge. Home building managers don’t start banning in-unit charging like some do for eBikes.

CZroe · November 7th, 2023, 06:29 AM

Even more new 2024 models announce: All new Ninja 500 and Z500.

Link to original page on YouTube.

CZroe · November 7th, 2023, 06:56 AM

Nothing on the American site yet;
https://www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/news/K...QxdDAlRDlkLUFw

CZroe · November 7th, 2023, 08:52 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

It’s that super basic Unitrak swingarm that sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I know these bikes have to be built to a certain cost but it’s the main thing I dislike about the EX250J, 300, and 400 styling. Something like the new GSX-8R or even the current Ninja 650 would suit it better.

Edit: Well, no idea why that show goer pulled their short clip of the Ninja 500 at the EICMA reveal event, but I’ll salvage this post with ADVRider’s take:
https://www.advrider.com/new-kawasaki-ninja-500-z500/

They say that it’s basically a refined version of the Ninja 400’s motor… and they haven’t announced a 2024 Ninja 400 in the US market yet so it’s like we just went from 250>300>400>500. The displacement creep is real, guys!

That said, Kawasaki Australia has announced a 2024 Ninja 400. Since the 300 and 400 didn’t replace the 250 in all markets and the 250 got the same generational styling changes in 2013 and 2018, it’s possible that some markets will get the bump to 500 and others will stay at 400.

IMO, the 250 and 500 coexisted for so long because there was enough difference between a them to justify each. I just don’t know if that’s the case between the 400, 500, 650, and ZX-4R/RR. Getting a little crowded. Maybe it’s time to replace the 400 with the 500 and a smaller 250 or 300.

CZroe · November 9th, 2023, 07:04 AM

Thought I posted these a couple days ago but I guess not:
Kawasaki EU product page for the Ninja 500

Kawasaki EU product page for the Ninja 500 SE

October 4th, 2023, 01:24 PM	#2
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November 7th, 2023, 06:29 AM	#6
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.	Even more new 2024 models announce: All new Ninja 500 and Z500. Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube.

November 7th, 2023, 08:52 AM	#8
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.	Link to original page on YouTube. It’s that super basic Unitrak swingarm that sticks out like a sore thumb to me. I know these bikes have to be built to a certain cost but it’s the main thing I dislike about the EX250J, 300, and 400 styling. Something like the new GSX-8R or even the current Ninja 650 would suit it better. Edit: Well, no idea why that show goer pulled their short clip of the Ninja 500 at the EICMA reveal event, but I’ll salvage this post with ADVRider’s take: https://www.advrider.com/new-kawasaki-ninja-500-z500/ They say that it’s basically a refined version of the Ninja 400’s motor… and they haven’t announced a 2024 Ninja 400 in the US market yet so it’s like we just went from 250>300>400>500. The displacement creep is real, guys! That said, Kawasaki Australia has announced a 2024 Ninja 400. Since the 300 and 400 didn’t replace the 250 in all markets and the 250 got the same generational styling changes in 2013 and 2018, it’s possible that some markets will get the bump to 500 and others will stay at 400. IMO, the 250 and 500 coexisted for so long because there was enough difference between a them to justify each. I just don’t know if that’s the case between the 400, 500, 650, and ZX-4R/RR. Getting a little crowded. Maybe it’s time to replace the 400 with the 500 and a smaller 250 or 300. Last futzed with by CZroe; November 7th, 2023 at 01:20 PM.

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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	I'm not impressed by the stats but yeah, it's good to use the normal frame and powertrain as its base. My husband's Victory/Brammo e-bike has much more speed and much more range. Of course, Victory is out of business, but it's a nice bike.

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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 do like the light weight! And swappable battery packs makes it much, much more convenient to use!

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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.	LOL! In that old thread I said I wished it would have a battery that splits in two for easy handling and that ended up being exactly what it does. I wrongly assumed it wasn’t intended to be removed regularly but this makes perfect sense for city dwellers who need to carry the pack(s) up to their apartment to charge. Home building managers don’t start banning in-unit charging like some do for eBikes.

November 7th, 2023, 06:56 AM	#7
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.	Nothing on the American site yet; https://www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/news/K...QxdDAlRDlkLUFw

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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.	Thought I posted these a couple days ago but I guess not: Kawasaki EU product page for the Ninja 500 Kawasaki EU product page for the Ninja 500 SE