Key Points
- Name: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R SE
- Type: Supersport motorcycle
- Market: Japan Size: 249cc inline four-cylinder engine
- Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, with ram air
- Availability: September 15, 2023 in Japan
Engine
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R SE is powered by a liquid-cooled, 249cc inline four-cylinder engine makes a claimed 46.9 horsepower at 15,500 rpm. It has a Showa Separate Function Fork – Big Piston (SFF-BP) unit up front, along with a horizontal back-link rear suspension.
Brakes
The front brake gets a radially mounted front calliper. It also has a trellis frame design, an up-and-down quick shifter with auto blipper, traction control, power modes, a centre ram air system, LED lighting, and a 4.3-inch full-colour TFT display.
New colour scheme
The new colour scheme for the 2024 Ninja ZX-25R SE is a Metallic Phantom Silver x Ebony scheme with slate blue accents. The finish appears to be matte in the official studio photos. The visible part of the trellis frame is black, as are the mirrors, alloy wheels, seat, handlebars and grips, and exhaust cover.
Kawasaki logo
The Kawasaki logo on the tank is also black. The predominant color in this design is matte silver, with a small black slash on the side fairing has a white ZX-25R decal positioned in its centre. Additional slate blue accents peek out at various points on the fairing, and the usual Kawasaki Ninja logo is present low down on the side of the belly, picked out in same slate blue.
Price
The MSRP for the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R SE in Japan starts at ¥ 962,500, which is about $6,662 as of August 10, 2023. That pricing includes Japan’s standard consumption tax. Additional accessories are available from the factory for additional charges. This bike is scheduled for release in Japan on September 15, 2023.
It is not yet known if the new colour scheme will be available in other markets outside of Japan.
Conclusion
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R SE is a promising addition to the lineup, building on the success of its previous iterations. The updates for this model year, including the new colour scheme and the continuation of the lime green and ebony livery, cater to a range of aesthetic preferences among riders.
The bike boasts a powerful and high-revving inline four-cylinder engine, upgraded suspension, LED lighting, and a modern TFT display, making it a compelling choice for sportbike enthusiasts.
The Metallic Phantom Silver x Ebony color scheme with slate blue accents presents a harmonious and well-balanced design, with the various colours complementing each other to create an attractive overall appearance. The matte finish and black accents add to the bike’s visual appeal.
