Kawasaki recently presented the Ninja 7 Hybrid and at EICMA 2023 it also debuted its naked twin sister: the Z 7 Hybrid.
It’s a unique design that has caused a lot of talk and will certainly be much discussed. The new naked bike doesn’t differ in many details from the sportier Ninja, but it has technical features that are absolutely remarkable.
The engine
The Z 7 Hybrid has a 451 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 59 hp and an electric motor with a maximum power of 9 kW.
The Z7 Hybrid can be used in three different modes: in all-electric mode with automatic transmission – in this case, the maximum range is 12 km – in Eco-Hybrid mode, in which the electric motor works in harmony with the internal combustion engine, offering the option of a six-speed automatic transmission and manual gear selection via up and down paddles, without a clutch lever, or in Sport mode, in which there is also an “E-Boost” function. At the flick of a switch, the Z 7 Hybrid unleashes its full power in five seconds and delivers impressive acceleration.
Available from spring 2024
Based on the same trellis frame and equipment as the Ninja 7 Hybrid, the Z 7 Hybrid opens up a new world in the naked motorcycle segment, doubling Kawasaki’s hybrid offering on the market. Scheduled for launch in spring 2024, the Z 7 Hybrid puts Kawasaki at the center of the ever-evolving universe of two-wheel technology.
The Z 7 Hybrid will be available in Brilliant Silver Metallic/Lime Green Matte Metallic/Ebony or Graphite Gray Matte Metallic/Ebony/Graphite Gray Metallic.