New ZXR400 - Please Kawasaki!!

Leemc2004 · Post by **Leemc2004** » Wed May 18, 2005 5:53 pm

Really want Kawasaki to build a new ZXR400...

It could be like the ZX-10R, but a 400! A new ZX-4R...

You reckon if enough people ask for one they might consider it?

Aprilia are bringing out a RSV450..

RedexRobB · Post by **RedexRobB** » Wed May 18, 2005 6:15 pm

I should hope they bring out a ZX4R, thatll be first thing on my christmas list!

If theres a market for the bike they will make it. I didnt thinkt he RSV450 was gonna make production?

Bikerz · Post by **Bikerz** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:44 am

i thourght aprilia said it would be out for 06?

RedexRobB · Post by **RedexRobB** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:43 pm

Oh man if its as soon as that ill be getting em a test ride!!!

ChrisZX-4R · Post by **ChrisZX-4R** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:21 pm

RSV does not come. This Enginge is only made for the cross bike!

iam sorry...

Bikerz · Post by **Bikerz** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:03 pm

u sure. they keeep saying it on it off(like abloody women) but it was in MCN not long ago as i can rember it with REAL pics of the prototypre(or whatever u call it)

Post by **Xphyral** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:57 pm

MCN? oO nuff said

chrisu · Post by **chrisu** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:27 pm

it is defo for an off road dealy. id love an rsv450. i love v-twins, but not got enough $$$ for one yet. maybe aprillia will get their act together by time i save up.

Bikerz · Post by **Bikerz** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:24 pm

how about a sv400s chris? mines for sale!

chrisu · Post by **chrisu** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 5:12 pm

if i had the money i would snatch it up soo quickly. i think the sv's are great.

Bikerz · Post by **Bikerz** » Sat Oct 15, 2005 5:44 pm

only looking for about 1200 for it

anteater · Post by **anteater** » Thu May 11, 2006 11:27 pm

chrisu wrote:it is defo for an off road dealy. id love an rsv450. i love v-twins, but not got enough $$$ for one yet. maybe aprillia will get their act together by time i save up.

Problem is in the RXV and SVX its a race engine. It needs cam chain / bearings / rings every 30 hours.

Fair enough for the likes of me who expect that level of maintenance as I dont ride on the road anymore, but for normal peeps its a bit much.

Road riders would be getting a fornightly strip down!!! Aprillia are developing a road version but you can expect to see the 70 hp figure for the 450 cut a fair bit.

ECU mapping is a big pain in the butt with the current versions of the motor too, it works more like an on off switch than a throttle. If they get sorted (ie dont run out of money again) you might see an RSV 450 for 2007.

Post by **Xphyral** » Fri May 12, 2006 10:49 am

i reckon when the new licensing laws come into effect in england they might start producing more lower capacity sport bikes, there would definatly be more of a market for restricted 400's then. Imagine how little a brand spanking new zx4r would weigh

even on 33brake it'd go like toad off a stick

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Fri May 12, 2006 10:54 am

i think i should put my engine into a zxr400 frame

Hellzone · Post by **Hellzone** » Thu May 03, 2007 10:08 pm