Latest within the Malaysia sportsbike market are the 2026 Kawasaki ZX-4RR and ZX-4R SE, priced at RM42,999 and RM40,999, respectively. Pricing doesn’t include road tax, insurance and registration, and available nationwide via the Kawasaki All-Star dealer network with full Kawasaki warranty.
The ZX-4RR is just available in Malaysia in a Lime Green/Ebony color scheme, reflecting Kawasaki’s racing motorcycles, while the ZX-4R SE is available in either Blizzard White/Spark Black or Metallic Moondusty Gray/Metallic Spark Black. Each models come under the supersport middleweight class, with an inline four-cylinder engine.
Displacing 399 cc, the liquid-cooled mill with DOHC and sixteen-valves produces 77 PS at 14,500, rising to 80 PS with Ram-Air, while torque is 39 Nm at 13,000 rpm. Power goes to the rear wheel via a six-speed gear gearbox equipped with assist and slipper clutch, and chain final drive, with a bi-directional quickshifter.
Braking for the ZX-4 is finished with twin radial-mount monobloc four-piston callipers, stopping 290 mm diameter discs, while the rear end is fitted with a single-piston calliper and 220 mm disc. Braking safety is controlled by two-channel ABS, dubbed KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System), and K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Co-active braking Technology) that apportions braking force between front and rear wheels.
Suspension for the ZX-4RR is with fully adjustable Showa BFRC-lite (Balance Free Rear Cushion) monoshock, while the ZX-4R SE only gets a preload-adjustable monoshock. The front suspension is an identical on each ZX-4R models with non-adjustable Inverted Separate Function front forks (SFF-BP).
Riding aids include K-TRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) with three modes, and three power modes – full, middle or low. There’s also Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone via the TFT-LCD instrument panel.
Weight for the ZX-4R is listed at 189 kg with 15-litres of fuel carried within the tank. Seat height is about at 800 mm with a ground clearance of 135 mm.
This Article First Appeared At paultan.org
