Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition 2024 vs. Yamaha R7 2021

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition 2024

Yamaha R7 2021
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition 2024 compared to Yamaha R7 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR 40th Anniversary Edition 2024

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR proves to be an impressive sporty bike that will particularly delight lovers of high-revving four-cylinder engines. With its distinctive sound and excellent braking performance, it offers a riding experience that is convincing both on the road and on the race track. The sporty ergonomics and precise handling make it a good choice for beginners and smaller riders looking for a super sports bike suitable for everyday use. However, the engine requires high revs, which can be tiring on longer journeys, and the display looks a little outdated compared to modern standards. Overall, the ZX-4RR offers a lot of riding pleasure and is a welcome addition to the small-volume supersports segment.
Yamaha R7 2021

Despite the rather idiosyncratic combination of the sensible 73.4 hp mid-range power unit and the extremely aggressive, sporty look, the R7 is by no means a sheep in wolf's clothing. The performance, which is somewhere between the R3 and the R6, turned out to be much stronger in practice than the pure values on paper would suggest, and in terms of geometry, chassis, brakes and tyres, Yamaha's engineers have really done their homework. On top of that, the Yamaha R7 has all the qualities to have a lot of fun out-of-the-box on a compact race track like the Pannoniaring, for example, even without a big investment. But of course it feels better on the country road, and that's where it belongs in the first place, in our opinion. In view of the overall package, the purchase price is more than fairly priced - so it's not a problem that the quickshifter is not included and has to be purchased as an option.