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Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja - [2008]
This edition of the Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Donald and Bruce Anstey TT Rep and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Team Rizla Suzuki Moto GP Repl.This particular Kawasaki KRR has a 148cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2008 KRR shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the KRR's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Kawasaki KRR shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 148cc 5 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 30 bhp (22 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 15.9 lb-ft (21.5 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki KRR you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1972 Yamaha R5 C 350 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja.
The 2008 Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja has a Power to weight ratio of 207.6 bhp per ton and 110.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 KRR competing with the 1972 Yamaha R5 C 350 [232.2 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Yamaha XV 500 Virago [231.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki KRR generating around 110.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1967 Honda CB 450 K0 [135.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2020 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom XT Adventure [135.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.2 secs, this makes the Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja similar in acceleration to the 2020 Kawasaki W 800 Twin Cylinder (17.8 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 R (17.8 secs). This Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2008 Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja and the 1995 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella Custom
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1995 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella Custom (0 secs) and the 2009 Suzuki GSR 400 ABS (0 secs).
The 2008 version of the Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 KRR equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
