The Kawasaki Ninja is undoubtedly the most successful range of supersport motorcycles in existence. The name itself has come to define the very essence of a sports bike, with non-enthusiasts usually referring to any sports bike, regardless of manufacturer, as a Ninja. That said, the bike’s iconic status is by no means unjustified, as even today the Ninja ZX-10RR remains one of the most competitive machines in the World Superbike Championship.
To celebrate this success, Kawasaki has launched an ultra-limited edition version of the Ninja ZX-10RR called the Winter Test Edition. There have been winter test editions of superbikes in the past, usually released at the end of the year when it’s winter in most of the northern hemisphere. However, the 2024 Ninja ZX-10RR Winter Test Edition is even more special, with only 25 units seeing the light of day. Each bike has been designed and prepared by the technical department of the WSBK Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) and is aligned with the rigorous standards of the racing team.
The lucky owners of the 2024 Winter Test Edition will receive a bike covered in a similar livery to the WSBK KRT Ninja Winter Test bike. There’s also a numbered plaque on the tank guard, as well as an Akrapovic exhaust system. In addition, owners of the new bike will receive a VIP pass for two people to access any 2024 WSBK round of their choice. The special pass gives access to the paddock during the chosen WSBK round, as well as VIP access to Kawasaki Racing Team hospitality and boxes. You will also be entitled to a guided tour of the KRT Box and meet and greet Team Green riders Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani.
Apart from the special advantages and additional features of the ZX-10RR Winter Test Edition, the bike is a powerful machine. 217 hp of power, courtesy of a 998 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, in-line four-cylinder engine. Torque is rated at 111.8 Nm, so you’re promised constant acceleration and a thrilling top speed.
Other features include a comprehensive set of electronics, such as a quick-change lever, traction control and cornering management. There’s also an Ohlins steering damper to ensure maximum control. For improved road-going ability, the bike has built-in cruise control and a large TFT color display to keep track of the most important riding statistics.
Naturally, a bike of this level comes at quite a high price, and the ZX-10RR Winter Test Edition is no exception. It has a suggested price of 33,000 euros at the time of writing. Only 25 units will be sold, with 10 reserved for the French market.