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Kawasaki Celebrates 40 Years of Ninja

Kawasaki Celebrates 40 Years of Ninja

The Ninja has been a trademark of the sports bike by Kawasaki since 1984 when the first Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R was introduced. The Ninja series is a worldwide recognized Kawasaki sports bike lineup that includes motorcycles for all riders, including beginners, experienced, and professional track racers.


What makes the Ninja series stand out from the rest of the sports bikes is its aggressive design, stunning track record, top-notch high-speed performance, and esteemed reliability.


To celebrate the completion of a successful 40-year remarkable journey, Kawasaki has launched the Ninja 40th Anniversary 2024 year models with a paint job inspired by the iconic Kawasaki old-school styling with the traditional lime green color scheme.

The Inspiration Came from the Iconic Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R

The Kawasaki Ninja 40th Anniversary models have mostly taken inspiration from one of the most successful models in the history of international motorcycle road racing, the Kawasaki ZX-7R. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R was introduced in 1989 and continuously produced until 2003. It featured a 748 cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine capable of generating a maximum horsepower of 109.2 hp at the rear wheel and a peak torque of 76.5 Nm (rear wheel) at 9,000 rpm.

Record Performance in FIM World Racing Championships

With a top speed of around 163 mph, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R became a predominant force on the racing track and in several notable world racing events, this beast finished first in the FIM World Racing Championships in the following years:

  • 1991
  • 1992
  • 1993

Record Performance in American AMA Superbike Championships

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R was also unstoppable at the American AMA Superbike racing and won the titles in the following years:

  • 1990
  • 1992
  • 1996
  • 1997

The Ninja ZX-7R-inspired 2024 Ninja 40th Anniversary Models

For holding such great records and being a victorious and renowned Ninja model, Kawasaki decided to provide the Ninja ZX-7R-inspired paint job to the 2024 40th Anniversary Ninja models to pay tribute to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R. The 40th Anniversary Ninja models include:


The Ninja ZX-7R-inspired 2024 Ninja 40th Anniversary Models
The Ninja ZX-4RR ABS
The Ninja ZX-6R ABS
The Ninja ZX-10R ABS
The Ninja ZX-14R ABS

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 40th-Anniversary models received a triple-tone color scheme, including lime green, pearl crystal white, and blue with race-inspired golden tube front forks and lime green wheels. Other than these retro features, the rest of the mechanical parts and electronics are the same. The Kawasaki Ninja anniversary models also received a large Kawasaki logo on the fairing in a retro font. The special 40th Anniversary sticker is also pasted on the fuel tank and the engine size is mentioned on the tail cowl. To ensure a retro-inspired vibe, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR, the Ninja ZX-6R, and the Ninja ZX-10R received silver-colored swingarms and frames.

It is a perfect way to celebrate the completion of 40 years of the Kawasaki Ninja series, making Kawasaki fans and sports bike enthusiasts cherish and relive the 1980s and 1990s eras.

The Ninja ZX-7R-inspired 2024 Ninja 40th Anniversary Models
Photo credit: @Cycle World

Read what the company says about its 40th-anniversary Ninja models:

“The Ninja moniker has become one of the most recognizable motorcycle names in the industry. Since first arriving on the scene in 1984, and officially rebranding the famous GPz900R, the Kawasaki Ninja brand of motorcycles continues to illustrate the pursuit of high performance in every displacement class.”

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition ABS

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Photo credit: @Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Engine Performance
Engine Displacement 399 cc
Engine Cooling System Liquid-Cooled
Engine Design Inline Four-Cylinder Engine
Horsepower 76.4 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque 39 Nm at 13,000 rpm
Top Speed 157 mph
Base MSRP $10,299

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Tech Features
ABS
Traction Control
Quickshifter
Power Modes
Smartphone Connectivity

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Photo credit: @Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Engine and Performance
Engine Displacement 636 cc
Engine Cooling System Liquid-Cooled
Engine Design Inline Four-Cylinder Engine
Horsepower 122 hp
Torque 69 Nm
Base MSRP $12,649

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Tech Features
ABS
Intelligent ABS
Quickshifter
Power Modes
Traction Control
Dual Throttle Valves
Smartphone Connectivity

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Photo credit: @Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Engine and Performance
Engine Displacement 998 cc
Engine Cooling System Liquid-Cooled
Engine Design Inline Four-Cylinder Engine
Horsepower 208 hp
Torque 153.2 Nm
Base MSRP $19,149

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Tech Features
ABS
Electronic Cruise Control
Power Modes
Engine Brake Control
Sports Kawasaki Traction Control (SKTC)
Launch Control Moed
Quickshifter
Intelligent ABS
Smartphone Connectivity

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Photo credit: @Kawasaki
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Engine and Performance
Engine Displacement 1,441 cc
Engine Cooling System Liquid-Cooled
Engine Design Inline Four-Cylinder Engine
Horsepower 197.26  hp
Torque 158.2 Nm
Base MSRP $17,249

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 40th Anniversary Edition ABS
Tech Features
ABS
Back-Torque Limiting Slipper Clutch
Three-Mode Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC)
Dual-Throttle Valves
Monocoque Frame

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