And somewhere, in a damp garage in Auckland, a dry shed in California, or a basement parking lot in Tokyo, a ZZR400 sits under a dust cover. Hook up a battery. Put in fresh fuel. Turn the key.
This is where the ZZ-R 400 shines. Kawasaki designed it with the "ZZ-R" philosophy (which stands for something close to "Exciting" or "Hyper" in Japanese marketing, but implies Sport-Touring in practice). zzr 400
This is the story of a machine that taught a generation that speed could be comfortable. And somewhere, in a damp garage in Auckland,
It will start on the first crank. And it will whisper, "Where to, captain?" Turn the key
The ZZR 400 was an instant hit in the racing world, particularly in the Supersport and 400cc classes. Kawasaki supported a number of racing teams and riders, who went on to achieve significant success in various championships.