2023 Kawasaki ZX-4R showcased at Bangkok International Motor Show

KUALA LUMPUR: The new Kawasaki ZX-4R made its global debut last February and since then we all have been waiting for the motorcycle ASEAN debut. Now, finally, it has entered the Thai market via the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show.

Let us get to know the 2023 Kawasaki ZX-4R in detail -

Variants & Price

In Thailand, Kawasaki is offering the ZX-4R in two trim options - Standard and SE. They are priced as follows

Standard	320,000 baht (RM41,500)
SE	360,000 baht (RM46,700)

Powertrain

Powering the new Kawasaki is a 399 cc inline four-cylinder engine generating a maximum power of 77 PS (in the base trim). The output rises to 80 PS when the Ram-Air intake is fully pressurized.

The ride is sent to the wheels via a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch. The chain final drive transmits power to the rear wheels. The SE model comes equipped with an up-and-down quick-shifter as standard.

Braking & Handling

Braking is taken care of by twin 290 mm diameter brake discs clamped by four-piston calipers at the front along with a 220 mm disc with a single-piston caliper at the rear with two-wheel ABS as standard.

Suspension, on the other hand, uses a Showa SFF-BP fork with 37 mm diameter fork legs and is adjustable for suspension preload for the SE. The standard model gets non-adjustable fork legs. At the rear, both the variants get mono-shock with preload-adjustment.

Other inclusions

• Four ride modes: Sport, Road, Rain, and Rid
• Two power modes
• Three levels of traction control
• A 4.3-inch TFT-LCD display with “Normal” and “Circuit” display modes

• 17-inch wheels wrapped in 120/70 rubber in front and a 160/60 rear tyre
• Full LED lighting
• 15-liter fuel tank,
• Smartphone connectivity via Kawasaki’s Rideology app
• 800 mm seat height
• Overall weight of 188 kg

Color options

Standard	Metallic Spark Black
SE	Lime Green/Ebony.

Would you want Kawasaki Malaysia to add the new 2023 ZX-4R to its lineup as well? Let us know in the comments.

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