I really aplaud Kawasaki for coming up with a hybrid motorcycle. It's really cool to see new models and new technologies in the world of motorcycles. Keep in mind that we really do have a lot of options with the oldtimers, various designs, various companies - the more the better I'd say. However, I've come to believe and hope this is just a sort of test run - the motorcycle is actually far from impressive. In terms of efficiency and low consumption it has a powerful rival in Honda's NC 750X, a machine that is also automatic and much, MUCH cheaper. In other terms, there are machines that offer similar or better performance, and usually come at lower price. IMO, it would be good if Kawasaki decided to upgrade the model. I'd say better ergonomics with the buttons, more smooth riding modes and clutch, an option to personalize some characteristics like the duration of the e boost. Finally, I think it would be great to see it with greater range and possibly better energy capture. Right now, a pure E mode with less than 20km range is just a sad story.
I've own the bike for a month now, you don't have to be at a full stop to switch it out from EV mode. You do need to be going less then 25mph and off the the throttle. Top speed I've gotten her in SPORT is 115mph.
Regardless if it's a DCT or this Kawasaki system, if it's shifting for you, it's an automatic. And that's ok. I just thought word games at the beginning were funny saying how it's actually a manual.
Definitely interesting! And yes, it's not for everyone, the goal of reviews like this is to help you make the most informed buying decision possible. Thanks for watching!
That bike is not going to sell well.. No one with common sense is going to pay that much for 450cc bike, unless its some woke dork trying to be like one of the cool kids on sport bikes.
You sound like you're 12 talking about cool bikes lol. It probably won't sell well, but we can only hope it's the first iteration to a practical hybrid motorcycle. I'm not aware of what else is out there, but yeah maybe a sport bike isn't the right platform for a hybrid motorcycle yet. A large crusing bike like a goldwing would probably be better.
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I really aplaud Kawasaki for coming up with a hybrid motorcycle. It's really cool to see new models and new technologies in the world of motorcycles. Keep in mind that we really do have a lot of options with the oldtimers, various designs, various companies - the more the better I'd say.
However, I've come to believe and hope this is just a sort of test run - the motorcycle is actually far from impressive. In terms of efficiency and low consumption it has a powerful rival in Honda's NC 750X, a machine that is also automatic and much, MUCH cheaper. In other terms, there are machines that offer similar or better performance, and usually come at lower price.
IMO, it would be good if Kawasaki decided to upgrade the model. I'd say better ergonomics with the buttons, more smooth riding modes and clutch, an option to personalize some characteristics like the duration of the e boost. Finally, I think it would be great to see it with greater range and possibly better energy capture. Right now, a pure E mode with less than 20km range is just a sad story.
Needing to take extra steps, like being fully stopped, to change the modes is to help ensure you remain in that mode while in a restricted city.
I've own the bike for a month now, you don't have to be at a full stop to switch it out from EV mode. You do need to be going less then 25mph and off the the throttle. Top speed I've gotten her in SPORT is 115mph.
but can you add charging port to it? that would make it so much better.
Great Review.. But.. Just get two bikes... a New E-motorcycle and an old sports/fun bike for the weekends.
Thanks! That's definitely a valid argument, but the hybrid's original purpose is to bridge the gap between those two mutually exclusive systems.
I have 3! A 16’ GSX-S1000, a 15’ CBR300R, and a 24’ Honda metro! I ride the one that best fits where I’m going!
@ninja7hybrid you can modify exhaust and custom the fender eliminator, Also front windshield and mirrors
"That little extra money"
Bro its double the price for a purely electric mode that goes 20 miles.
Awesome review, but my goodness smh I guess there’s a customer base for just about every idea or so they think
Thanks! We enjoyed making it. And yep, still early, the market will tell!
Regardless if it's a DCT or this Kawasaki system, if it's shifting for you, it's an automatic. And that's ok. I just thought word games at the beginning were funny saying how it's actually a manual.
I can see someone interested in riding getting it because you don't have to learn to use a clutch. It would be pricey for a first bike though
44 mph max for EV mode? Interesting. this version is not for me though
Definitely interesting! And yes, it's not for everyone, the goal of reviews like this is to help you make the most informed buying decision possible. Thanks for watching!
@@americasmotorsports thanks for reviewing!
Sorry but as a owner of a zx7 using the number 7 on that thing is a abomination.
Start to modify this bike and you immediately destroyed it
0:56 No clutch, not a manual
It has a fully functional clutch just you don't control it.
@@Dubst3pT3ch What you're describing is an automated transmission
gross
You can say that again lol
That bike is not going to sell well.. No one with common sense is going to pay that much for 450cc bike, unless its some woke dork trying to be like one of the cool kids on sport bikes.
You sound like you're 12 talking about cool bikes lol. It probably won't sell well, but we can only hope it's the first iteration to a practical hybrid motorcycle. I'm not aware of what else is out there, but yeah maybe a sport bike isn't the right platform for a hybrid motorcycle yet. A large crusing bike like a goldwing would probably be better.
@@benargee this is a good take.