Page 15 - LHR Motorcycle Magazine August 2024

Hybrid minds: Kawasaki combine petrol and electric with new

Ninja 7 HEV

that of a 250cc combustion machine.

Three riding modes will be available through the
mobile connectable TFT dash, and consist of Sport-
Hybrid, Eco-Hybrid, and EV – the latter using only the
electric motor and limiting both speed and range.

Kawasaki are jumping head first into their pledge
towards sustainability, revealing more details on their
Ninja 7 petrol-electric hybrid just weeks after
launching their first fully electric motorcycle.

Following in the footsteps of the naked Z E-1, the
Ninja 7 HEV is set to be available in the UK from April
2024 with prices to be confirmed nearer the time. Like the Z E-1 to come before it, you can also ‘walk’ the
bike backwards and forwards on the electric motor,
It combines a new 451cc parallel twin engine – and there’s also a new Automatic Launch Position
offering either manual or automatic gearshifts – plus a Finder that selects first gear for you at a standstill. LHR
12.1bhp electric ‘traction motor’ and battery to provide
an additional ‘e-boost.’ Peak power is a claimed
69.1bhp, with the twin cylinder engine (housed in a
trellis chassis) likely to be the 451cc unit already

teased for the incoming Eliminator 500 cruiser
range.To help with weight distribution, both the
electric motor and 48V lithium ion battery are housed
towards the centre of the bike, before being shrouded
by a set of sporty fairings finished with matt lime green
under cowl with silver and black bodywork.

Kawasaki claim that when using the electronic boost
function, the Ninja 7 will offer “instant acceleration to
rival that of a 1000cc-class supersport model from a
standing start” alongside a frugal fuel economy to rival

Kawasaki Ninja Hybrid