The ALPF (automatic launch position finder) shifts down for you in manual mode. A short press(iirc) on at/mt would change between Automatic (very low rev/economical shifts) and manual (with or without ALPF)
@Alan-cg8gx It's an HEV, not a PHEV so there is no plug-in element. The riding and braking regen replenishes the battery. So the range is also impossible to gauge as it depends on the regen element, how and where you ride and what hills you go up or down. On its own it is only 5 miles or so but in economy mode it can charge back up in around 10 miles
I'd imagine the rev flashing was because it was still running in. Eboost can be used to help when overtaking not just pulling away. Just a shame you have to stop to put in ev.
Thanks Mark for your review. It will be interesting to see how many Kawasaki have sold. Edit: how many CO2's to make it? What are the battery elements? I'll take ICE any day.
I would say the initial lunge away is perhaps 1000cc like, but then it performs like a 650-700. Perhaps that is what Kawasaki is getting at but as I say in the video, it pretty much performs like a 650 once the sport-mode eboost is engaged.
What on earth has the engine size got to do with cruise control?
Manufacturers of hybrid cars provide emission figures, there’s no reason Kawasaki couldn’t!
The ALPF (automatic launch position finder) shifts down for you in manual mode.
A short press(iirc) on at/mt would change between Automatic (very low rev/economical shifts) and manual (with or without ALPF)
That auto wasn’t working properly. It’s supposed to shift for you in eco mode with that selected 🤷♂️
do jou have a review of the kawasaki ninja e bike ?
No, I will plan one though.
Interesting bike and a good video. I wonder if the colour is actually a pearlescent white.
What range does it do I don't think you said also do you have to manually charge the hybrid battery.
@Alan-cg8gx It's an HEV, not a PHEV so there is no plug-in element. The riding and braking regen replenishes the battery. So the range is also impossible to gauge as it depends on the regen element, how and where you ride and what hills you go up or down. On its own it is only 5 miles or so but in economy mode it can charge back up in around 10 miles
I'd imagine the rev flashing was because it was still running in. Eboost can be used to help when overtaking not just pulling away. Just a shame you have to stop to put in ev.
Apparently you don't, just need to be 4th gear or less and below 18mph I think.
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Thanks Mark for your review. It will be interesting to see how many Kawasaki have sold.
Edit: how many CO2's to make it? What are the battery elements?
I'll take ICE any day.
Less than 10 if you delete all the pre registration ones, dealers have done to boost their sales figures
I'll stick with my NC750X DC. Comfy and easy 70mpg.
OMG it's got a flappy-paddle gearbox!
That was 100% not the kind of acceleration you get from a litre bike!
I would say the initial lunge away is perhaps 1000cc like, but then it performs like a 650-700. Perhaps that is what Kawasaki is getting at but as I say in the video, it pretty much performs like a 650 once the sport-mode eboost is engaged.
This is a nice attempt at a hybrid motorcycle. No one asked for this though 😄
It looks awful, it sounds awful, and the price is awful. Apart from that, it's a winner, lol. Give me the ZXR400 any day.
why is it so ugly? This bike seems like it has been overproduced for tech and will probably cost more than a BMW to service these days.
I feel sick
stop just stop
God help us
Why does it have a huge exhaust
It looks Chinese
A complete waste of time, the bike is over priced and terrible on fuel, what's green other than colour.
Your envy when you see someone ride past knowing they are saving the planet and you're not. LOL HAHAHA.
@@motorsforthemasses 😂😂