Here's Why the ZX-4RR Costs Nearly 10K

The i4 is the main reason for me. I don't like that parallel twin sound

Great video, I bought the RS660 and now have a bit of buyers remorse to trade it in for this bike.

Why are we ignoring the zx6r which could be picked up for less used

Hands down best bike in its class. Phenomenal and exactly what i wanted as a kid. Huuuuuge love for kawasaki!

It would be an amazing bike if the price wasn't nearly the same as a i4 600 sportsbike. It would be even better if it actually weighed in less aswell. But it doesn't. And it lacks what I consider to be the most fun part of motorcycles. A high torque power. If you get a 600 you'll be better served in my opinion.

The ZX4RR costs nearly 11.000€ where I live. I'd put it in the 6000-7000€ bracket. That way it would be more competitive against the 600's.

such a shame it makes about 50 whp and getting it to that 75ish whp voids warranty and according to most tests only adds midrange power and doesnt increase top speed by more than 3 mph

No real reason for it too maybe if it had an all aluminum frame but for the money better to just buy a zx6 thing should be 7k otd even with the aluminum frame

It costs 10k because it's a 10k bike

When Kawasaki puts, RR ,on a bike, they ain’t messing around. This is the first video I have seen on this bike, that puts its price into proper perspective. I was initially surprised they didn’t go with an aluminum frame, but when I started doing the math myself, I get it entirely. They gave the bike the goods it needs to walk the walk in this displacement category, without getting ridiculous.They already have a couple of those “ridiculous” bikes in their lineup, for those who can muster the $$
Great review.
As an ex road racer, who raced Kawasakis exclusively, 500s to 1000s, I totally get what they have done.

Doesn’t justify the price whatsoever

I was hyped on the zx4r. But at 10k. No fing thank you im 6 hrs from any track. Ill spend the money on a street 636

In short people just want the most advanced bike in any category for bargain bin prices. And they’ll buy the cheaper option and then try to convince everyone it’s the same as the more experience bike because look, I twist the throttle and it goes forward just like the more expensive bikes.

I’ve seen people try to make the comparison between a Honda Rebel 1100 and a M109r or Sportster S. They’re the same right, a cruiser is a cruiser right?

With the new zx6r round the corner, the zx4r isn't worth the money.

Not only is this bike not a beginner bike, this beast is the final boss! Imagine squeezing every ounce of power out of this on the track! I want the 2nd generation of this bike, so freaking bad!

WHAT 10k lol no way my 2001 zx12r was brendnew 9999$

It's objectively and insanely cool, but that's common sense at this point

Easy cause to some experienced riders in the know it is worth it. Not all bikes with about same hp and weight are equal. Spec sheet is one thing, ride it then ninja 400 or r7. Tell me what it is worth. Just as some say dodge with 800hp better than.porsche with 600hp. If hp is all that matter maybe, but the difference is huge

I'm amazed how the ZX4R manages to be heavier than the 650-700cc bikes. Would like to hear it scream though. Hope the likes of ZX2R returns to market with their 20k RPM's.

Edit: Kawasaki (and Yamaha) do not have the greatest names of reliability. Not sure how that's relevant though. Racing anything will always involve the wrenches.

yeah and now they need to do a h2 zx4rr lol

why would anyone buy that instead of zx6r with that price tag lmao ? For better fuel economy by a tiny margin ? I dont think so especially if you are buying a screamer like that

why is it 50lbs heavier

I own a 1993 zxr 400 and i cant wait to check out one of these new ones. Ill still prefer my carbs over FI but id love to try one

No thanks for just a fuzz more I can have a brand new GSX-R 750, it is a however a nice looking bike

Yeah I think Kawi made the 636 just a bit to cheap so it looks like the 400rr is pricey. Either way, I can't wait to sit on one to feel it out. I love the 636 feel and thought the 400 would be good enough for me but the width is so uncomfortable. Hope the 400rr is similar in feel to the 636 cuz I would love the smaller bike

I live in Indonesia, the true reason why ZX 4RR is almost 10K dollar in your country is because the bike ZX 25RR price is 6K dollar in my contry, if Kawasaki maybe sell ZX4RR it for 7K-8K it will destroy the market and people will chose ZX 4RR instead of ZX 25RR. So overal its about market.

which Baffoon would buy this is beyond me, get the 636, it weighs and costs the same

100% worth it for the track! Honestly the 636 is the best bang for your buck out there. I'd choose that over the 400.

I get why it’s expensive, but give me a ninja 400 with an inline 4 for 6k😭

whtd you guys think? would this bike be the same insurance cost as the ninja 400?

theres only one reason ill buy this zx4rr rather than a zx6r insurance!! but if insurance is not cheap than i see no reason to buy this over the zx6r

Forget the money. Why so damn heavy?

600cc much more fun on track, just saying…

Zx4rr is nice looking but it doesn’t have 10k beans..

Thank you for this well laid out information.

You know the competition is gonna respond..I'm excited to see what comes next..

as a zx6r owner, i approve of this video

I sat on one and this thing is super attack position

That's a very fair comparison. Although, as a manufacturer, they don't need to spend on the original parts for comparison. So I would have liked to see this end up the low $8K price range.
While that might seem low in your comparison, at that, I think this would absolutely become the de-facto bike - trouncing the competition in sales.

At it's current price range, I am a little worried it will get just low enough sales for there to be a risk of them to pulling after a few years.

PS this is absolutely the bike I am looking for - for daily riding!
If it were priced as I had hoped, I could easily sell 1 bike and add a bit to get it. At it's current price, it's a bit more than I can justify splurging on (will be saving up that splurge budget instead).

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see these used 2 years from now still hanging at above $7K, because people won't want to get rid of them.

This is best bike ever,u dont need more than this,with 2 grands u can get this bike to 100 horsepower easy and be so nimblle and light

Take of the emissions garbage and the 400RR will get real light.

Its cool but way to small for me .. id say its a beginning bike.. i started on a zx10r now i have an r1

Just go buy the 400 if u complain abt the price. And don't even check on the RS660.

racing at more reasonable speeds. 👌

Why would anyone pay this kind of money when a brand new Z900 is a few hundred bucks cheaper, more powerful, and faster ( 0-60, 1/4 mile, and top speed). Wait until next year when the novelty of this noisy cricket wears off and it'll probably be where it really belongs, in the $6900 to $7200 range.

The concept of a beginner bike has always seemed stupid to me. It makes the assumption that everyone has the same goal of becoming a track racer. Lots of people buy larger bikes because they don’t want to feel like a beginner but they never take it on the track and rarely get the thing out of second gear, such a waste. I like your comment that smaller bikes are more fun to ride because they are, and not only are they more fun but you’re also utilizing the bike to the fullest which most people will never do with their 900cc plus bikes. Pushing the bike to its limits is an amazing feeling, don’t let people put your bike into a beginner category because of their own fragile egos. Just ride.

The zx4rr is a richboys personal track toy. Thats it. Its too fast to race in twins cup, but too slow to race with the 600s. You cant professionally race it. Also it only weighs 10 pounds lighter than a zx6r. Most people are just going to get a zx6r for cheaper, then upgrade it.

Odd note for the price point but if you look between the 400 and the 650 your already looking at over 16k for both. With the zx4 your at 10k. Its a nice mid point thats more powerful than both for the longevity of ownership. Also thats based off stock bikes not including rider mods which puts you well over 20k vs around 14-16k on the zx

one of my bikes is a gsx s750 and it was 8300 out the door...... 113 HP and will destroy the 400rr...... way faster and I keep up with everyone on sport bikes when I ride it and I have a gsx s1000 and it was 10,999.00. 152 hp and it would really destroy that little bike....for the street.......

All true. Also comparing a parallel twin to an inline 4 is bonkers. The riding experience is totally different. That's why people are so stoked on the ZX 4RR.