Kawasaki Germany is set to release a highly exclusive Ninja ZX-10RR WSBK Edition for the 2024 model year. These bikes, developed by the Kawasaki Racing Team at its Friedrichsdorf headquarters, are not just a cosmetic upgrade but come with advanced features like a variable air intake system. Only 10 of these replica machines will be produced and sold to the public.
The Ninja ZX-10RR WSBK Edition is powered by a 998cc inline four-cylinder engine that benefits from upgraded internals provided by Pankl Racing Systems. These upgrades include lightweight pistons, titanium connecting rods, racing camshafts, piston pins with diamond-like coating (DLC), and lightweight yet sturdy valve springs. Additionally, the bike is equipped with Marchesini forged wheels to reduce unsprung weight and enhance its racing performance on the track.
One of the standout features of this limited edition Ninja is the variable air intake system installed in the airbox. While not constantly active, this system can be activated when using the racing engine control unit (ECU) and requires a special wiring harness. The intake funnels are lifted at high RPMs to allow more airflow into the combustion chamber, while at lower and medium speeds, they remain in a low position to optimize fuel-air mixtures for efficient combustion at all engine speeds.
Each of the 10 bikes will feature full World Superbike (WSBK) Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) graphics, as well as a numbered plaque on the tank indicating its position in the lineup. Customers will also receive a WSBK Edition box containing various goodies, such as signatures from Kawasaki WSBK riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes, a glass block with a laser-etched illustration of the bike, a customized key fob and I-clip, and decal sheets with Rea’s and Lowes’ racing numbers for personal customization.
The retail price for the Ninja ZX-10RR WSBK Edition in Germany is €33,145, including a 19 percent value-added tax (VAT). This approximately converts to $35,824 as of August 28, 2023. In comparison, the regular 2024 Ninja ZX-10RR is priced at €29,995 or around $32,416 in the German market.