2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 40th Anniversary Edition – In the crate
Well, since it is Christmas, we figured we would post a present from today that honors the past that we all cherish. How rare is this? We do not yet know. This model is one of the anniversary editions, but not one of the limited editions. So please do not confuse this with the RR.
Total Motorcycle wrote a review of the Anniversary Edition titled, Face Yourself 40 Years Later stating, “The Ninja ZX-10R has carried its riders to multiple World Superbike titles and brings that championship winning performance to consumers with a high-performance package that allows a wide range of riders to experience the thrill of exploring their limits on the track. The Ninja ZX-10R provides a high level of circuit potential with aggressive styling featuring integrated winglets.”
“A specially reproduced three-color livery will be found on each 40th Anniversary Edition model, with a large “Kawasaki” logo on the fairings. All logos featured on the motorcycle are reproduced from original drawings, and the various other elements were specially designed to bring back memories of the Ninja ZX-7 series’ historic list of wins. A special 40thAnniversary emblem designed to resemble a championship sticker can be found on the top of the fuel tank, and the displacement numbers featured on the tail cowl are based on the fonts used in the 80’s and 90’s. Specially painted lime green wheels on all models, silver-painted frame and swingarm on the Ninja ZX-10R, Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-4RR, and gold-painted front fork outer tubes on the Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-6R complete the iconic throwback look.”
Seller
Anniversary Edition ZX10R / Retro Green/White/Blue paint schemeBrand new in Crate, Zero miles.
Be the first one to own one of the Iconic Retro styled ZX10R
The bidding starts at $10,000 and the Buy It Now price is $28,999. I’m guessing that if this bike does not sell, the owner will store it away as an investment. I know this is painful for many of you who see no logic in not riding such a machine… The world can be cruel and illogical.
Because I love to add a little history, and RSBFS is such a trove of historical motor gems, I found this little piece by Mike in 2011 about the original 1984 Ninja, “Of all the bikes of the era, however, the 900 Ninja of 1984 was the first real revolutionary move in the sportbike wars. For until this time, liter-class sportbikes grew bigger in size and weight as they gained additional cubic centimeters. When this 750-sized 900cc liter-bike killer was released, it replaced the contemporary big sportbike of the day: the company’s own air-cooled, two- valve GPz 1100.
With the Ninja, Kawasaki simultaneously introduced liquid cooling, a four-valve head, and a way of packaging the engine and transmission components that dramatically reduced the width of the bike. This allowed for much tighter packaging overall, significantly reducing the size of the motorcycle. While the arms race of size and weight continue to this day, the original Ninja was a milestone step along way.”
So 1984 started the Ninja line, and the 1989 version inspired the retro livery that was chosen for this year’s anniversary edition.
Rider Magazine reviewed the Anniversary Edition this past October, sharing that “the The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS 40th Anniversary Edition will start at $17,249.”
And I found one on CycleTrader for $19,149 in Florida.
According to RSBFS reader Carlos, these are currently available at the MSRP of $19,149, as we see in the one selling on CycleTrader in Florida.
Hope this holiday post finds you well and stuffed with apple pie and ice cream.
– LL
Some dealer gets an allocation, marks it up $10k and tries to make a quick buck? F you!
LOL, so it goes. However, I do like the retro livery. BTW the 1984 ‘Ninja’ was technically a GPz.
Love the livery though, it really echos the 1990’s more than 1984. The Scott Russell, 1993 era ZX7 is the golden age of the ninja in my book. Though, this livery is more 1990 adjacent.
If someone wanted to offer a sticker kit for for this bike at something less than $500, I’d consider it a public service of merit.
@Michael – yes, agree – we were thinking it is the colors/design of the ’91.
If you build it, they will come
Anyone know the secret on how these people are able to buy their bike in the crate? I’ve tried to do this on multiple occasions (not to leave it in there, but because I don’t trust the knuckledraggers to do my setup and prep) and every dealer has refused, saying that the bike has to be assembled prior to sale