// Generation · 2011 — 2015

FOURTH GENERATION — S-KTRC & KIBS

Major overhaul: full S-KTRC, KIBS braking, Showa Big Piston fork. WSBK champion with Tom Sykes (2013) and Jonathan Rea (2015).

87
Buyer score / 100
5
Vintages
8
Changes
3
Overhauls
2
Updates
3
Minor
↘ Changes by category
C
FRAME
1 change
2011
Showa Big Piston (BPF) fork — horizontal rear suspension — lightweight 3-spoke wheels
Major
E
ELECTRONICS
3 changes
2011
S-KTRC (Sport Kawasaki TRaction Control) — 3 progressive levels + rain mode
Major
2011
KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent Braking System) — cornering ABS option
Major
2013
Electronic Öhlins steering damper as option — Kawasaki race kit available. Tom Sykes 2013 WSBK champion.
Medium
A
AESTHETICS
3 changes
2012
New colour options — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2014
New colour options — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2015
New colour options — Jonathan Rea 2015 WSBK world champion
Minor
S
SAFETY
1 change
2011
Inlet valve spring recall (US + partial Europe) — springs and cups replaced at dealers
Spring surge issue at very high engine load. Check service history.
Medium