Perhaps I will own one again https://www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/news/...mDjSVbYCusMDsTN5fWXcmDJp0WEaQBQDExComxuSX3xQk
Heavy is probably the only critique, but I'm SO glad another manufacturer is sticking their hat in the ring to make something that sits in the lower capacity range that's got something about it. I think it will be good fun to ride, agreed weight might be it's downfall, the Aprilia RS660 is still the one I'd choose, it's 5KG lighter, and makes 100HP, although I imagine the engines a bit characterless compared to the ZX4. I've had 2x ZXR4000's back in the day so this does tug at the heart strings a tiny bit.
I had an original zxr400, think they were about 160kg and 60-70hp? Do they still spec bikes as “dry weight”? I know they have a lot of extra tech on them now and more plastic with strategically hidden fasteners and so increase the HP to compensate but I prefer the Colin Chapmans philosophy of adding lightness.
I used to have a lovely Honda 400/4 back in the day. It weighed 178 kg (392 lb) (with 1 imp gal) and produced around 40hp at a dizzying 8500rpm Lovely exhausts though.
I thought they were heavier at 200kgs? But its always so hard to know as the reports rarely state if they are wet/ full tank or manufacturers dry weight.
