KAWASAKI Ninja e-1 (2024) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki e-1 is an electric motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki in 2023. It is marketed in two versions: the naked Z e-1 and the sports bike Ninja e-1 with a fairing. The e-1 was presented at the 2019 EICMA show as a prototype named Endeavor.

The bike is the same size and weight as the Ninja 650. The prototype had a four-speed transmission, a final chain drive, and regenerative braking when presented. The patent filings indicated that the bike had been under development since 2010.

Both machines share a common traction motor and chassis. Their style is identical to the petrol-powered Kawasaki Z400 and Ninja 400, and the braking system and wheels were borrowed from the Z300 and Ninja 300.

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 is available in Metallic Bright Silver with Matte Lime Green and Ebony and sold at an MSRP of $7,900. It comes with top-notch technologies like E-Boost, Power Modes, Smartphone Connectivity, Walk-Mode (with Reverse), Zero Emissions, ABS, and many more.

The bike's visual department was characterized by an aggressive full fairing, a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat, integrated turn signals, a side stand, and five Y-shaped spoke wheels.

As for the power figures, the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja e-1 is set in motion by an air-cooled interior permanent magnet synchronous electric motor that delivers 12 hp at 2,800 rpm and 40 Nm 30 lb-ft) torque at 500 rpm.