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Discussion 2024 Kawasaki ZX-4R & ZX-4RR - Coming Spring 2023 to Australia

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Linkin, Feb 7, 2023.

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  1. ruckusman

    ruckusman White Mans Magic Master Premium Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    There's a Suzuki GSR400 that we don't see here at all that I'm aware of, not sure if it's still in production, that 'could' be the basis of an offering from Suzuki
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    I would think that they would not want to compromise their Ninja 400 sales here, for the LAMS category. The Ninja 250R was the highest selling model in Australia at one point.

    It makes sense sales wise to have an upgrade path from Ninja 400 to ZX4R. I think they may get more sales than they expect out of nostalgia for the old screamers, and sales based purely on the 4 cylinder exhaust note.

    Triumph have their street triple 660 but only because of the 660cc capacity limit. It's a different bore and stroke to the 675 so an expensive exercise, but they are a top quality bike.
     
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    4 CYL @ 15K RPM is quite enticing

    This reminds me of the analysis of washing powder(s) we did in high school - there's only 2 or 3 manufacturers, with dozens of brands.
    Tactic is, introduce another brand which will take a % market share, increasing that manufacturers % market share total.

    I suspect Kawasaki sales will be frantically analysing the net and social media mentions to anticipate their potential sales.

    We'll only know when they make the actual market release.
    Interesting times.
     
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    Hmm,....
    I've never owned a Kawasaki, maybe this could be my first
     
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