After presenting its first two electric motorcycles, Kawasaki has unveiled another interesting innovation. In fact, the Japanese manufacturer has officially introduced the first mass-produced hybrid motorcycle in the world: the Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid. This project, in reality, is not unprecedented in the sense that the company already had shown some prototypes in the past. Now, however, it is the time has come to officially launch it. The first examples will be available at the beginning of 2024. For the moment, there is no information on the price.
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Kawasaki has only shared the first technical information on its new model. The motorbike can It has a trellis frame and has a specific color, with the lower part of the matt lime green fairing and the silver and black bodywork.
The beating heart of this motorbike is a 451 cc parallel twin enginefour-stroke and liquid-cooled, with manual or automatic clutchless gearbox (selector on the handlebar), combined with a 9 kW electric motor powered by a 48 V battery. Overall, available there is 43.5 kW (59 HP) which becomes 51.1 kW (69.5 HP) by activating the mode e-boost.
No mention of speed maximum or on acceleration times but according to Kawasaki the new Ninja 7 Hybrid offers overall performance similar to models between 650cc and 700cc but with instant acceleration from a standing start comparable to that of a 1,000cc supersport thanks to the e-function boost. All this, with consumption similar to that of a 250cc.
The rider will be able to choose between the modes SPORT-HYBRID, ECO-HYBRID and EVdriving options. Therefore, with the EV, the motorbike can move only using the electric motor. Is not serious; It's clear how far he can go do, not very likely and at low speed. However, Kawasaki emphasizes that the mode EV "can be useful in some situations where it is It is advisable to drive quietly, such as in residential areas or garages.” The internal combustion engine and the electric one are integrated together with the frame.
Ninja 7 Hybrid also offers start-and-stop thanks to which, when the bike is stationary, the combustion engine stops to save fuel and reduce emissions in addition to the Automatic Launch Position Finder (ALPF) which, when selected, automatically chooses first gear when the bike is stop. There is not even a missing mode. "walk" both forward and in reverse to facilitate low-speed manoeuvres. and parking lots.
Finally, as regards the instrumentation, the color TFT display includes connectivity. with your smartphone, through a dedicated version of the RIDEOLOGY App.
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