The combination of combustion engines and electric motors has long been
commonplace in cars. For motorbikes, however, this has not yet become
established. But this could now change! 😎
The new Kawasaki Ninja 7 hybrid is a world first of its kind, as it has
the status of a full hybrid. This means that this motorcycle can run on
petrol alone, electric alone or a combination of both. However, the
lithium-ion battery, which weighs around 13 kilos, is charged solely by
riding (from empty in around 30-40 minutes), so there is no need to waste
time searching for sockets or thinking about charging management.
These are the built-in motors:
The combustion engine is a brand-new 451 cubic metre
twin-cylinder, which is also used in a modified form in the new
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 scheduled for 2024. Here, however, it delivers
59 hp.
In addition, there is a
synchronous electric motor that contributes 9 hp
nominal and 12 hp peak power. It also has a torque of up to 36 Newton
metres. The maximum system output of the Ninja 7 Hybrid is 69 hp and
the maximum system torque is a good 60 Newton metres.
The Ninja 7 Hybrid is equipped with three riding modes:
⛷️ SPORTHYBRID,
👯 ECO-HYBRID and
🍃 all-electric (EV) for short distances and low speeds.
This means you are equipped for all driving situations. In each mode, the
driver can discover various special features. In ECO-HYBRID mode, the
engine switches off when the vehicle comes to a standstill to save fuel.
In 🍃 EV mode, the Ninja 7 Hybrid produces no emissions during operation.
This low-speed mode for short distances can also be useful in certain
situations where quiet driving is appropriate, e.g. in residential areas
or car parks. You can switch between the three at any time, even while
driving. It even has a WALK Mode that helps when manoeuvring in a car
park. 🙂
The technical data and descriptions of the riding experience come largely from test reports or from the Kawasaki Europe website. Unfortunately, I
have not yet ridden this model myself. And no, I don't work for Kawasaki
either. But I used to work in marketing for Kawasaki Austria about 15
years ago and I still follow the brand's developments. In view of the
ongoing development with regard to the restriction of vehicles with
combustion engines in larger European cities, these hybrid models are an
important step and may soon be the only way to be allowed to drive in city
centres. 🏍️🍃
Yes, this model is not really cheap. The list price is around 13,000
euros, depending on the country. But it looks damn cool and is
environmentally friendly. 😊🍃
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