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2022 Kawasaki KX250 and KX450 dirt-bikes launched in India
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2022 Kawasaki KX250 and KX450 dirt-bikes launched in India

Kawasaki has launched the 2022 KX250 and KX450 dirt-bikes in India at a price of INR 7.99 lakh and INR 8.59 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Bookings for the new KX250 and KX450 are open at all Kawasaki dealerships across the country. The KX250 uses a 249cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled, fuel injected engine while the KX450 uses a larger 449cc, single-cylinder mill. Exact output figures haven’t been shared. Starting with their design, both KX250 and KX450 are very similar in their styling barring a few minor variations. Handling of the bike has been improved too with a retuned race-ready suspension setup comprising 49mm inverted telescopic forks at front and a new Unit Trak unit at rear. Both units are adjustable for compression and rebound damping. For KW250, the suspension tr...
2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2R priced at INR 79.90 lakh
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2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2R priced at INR 79.90 lakh

Kawasaki has listed the 2021 Ninja H2R motorcycle on its India website. The bike has been priced at Rs. 79.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ninja H2R is built for the track and is not street legal. It comes with a trellis frame, carbon fibre bodywork and does not have a headlamp or turn indicators. The bike comes equipped with 43 mm inverted fork suspension at the front and an Ohlins mono-shock at the rear. The Ninja H2R is powered by a supercharged 998cc, liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder engine that produces 306 BHP @ 14,000 rpm (322 BHP with a RAM air intake) and 165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Stopping power comes from twin 330 mm Brembo discs with dual semi-floating 4-piston calipers at the front and a single 250 mm disc at the rear paired with a 2-p...
2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R launched at INR 14.99 lakh
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2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R launched at INR 14.99 lakh

Kawasaki has launched the 2021 Ninja ZX-10R in India. The superbike is priced at Rs. 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Kawasaki has revised the chassis. Firstly, the wheelbase has gone up by 10mm. This was done by incorporating a new swingarm that’s 8mm longer (with a 1mm lower pivot point), while the lowered triple clamp has led to greater front fork offset, contributing to the longer wheelbase. The fully-adjustable Showa Balance Free Fork and rear monoshock also feature tweaked internals and the result of these changes is improved handling. Kawasaki has also tweaked the ergonomics on the new ZX-10R to result in a more committed riding position. The foot pegs are set 5mm higher, clip-ons are 10mm further forward, while the triple clamp itself has been lowered. The ZX-10R is powered by a ...
Kawasaki W800 BS6 gets price cut of INR 1 lakh
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Kawasaki W800 BS6 gets price cut of INR 1 lakh

The retro-styled Kawasaki W800 was launched in India in July 2019. When launched, the W800 was priced at INR 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Kawasaki India has just revealed updated BS6 model prices, as of April 1, 2020,and the W800 is now listed at INR 6.99 lakh, which is a full INR. 1 lakh price drop. Nothing much has changed on the bike and all the specifications remain more or less the same. The W800’s 773cc, fuel-injected, SOHC, air-cooled unit makes 52hp at 6,500rpm and 62.9Nm of torque at 4,800rpm. The style is straightforward retro, but with clean and minimalist. There isn’t much new-age technology, but you do get a full-LED headlamp and a slipper clutch. The bike comes with dual-channel ABS. Suspension is taken care of by a 41mm telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers. The wheels...
BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 650 launched @ INR 6.24 lakh
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BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 650 launched @ INR 6.24 lakh

For someone looking for a powerful middleweight supersport motorcycle, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 promises to be a formidable package . The new 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has been launched in India at a price of Rs 6.24 lakh (ex-showroom). That said, the new model commands a premium of Rs 35,000 over the outgoing one.  The Ninja 650 is now powered by a BS6-compliant, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, 649cc engine with FI (fuel injection) system. Mated to a 6-speed gearbox, the motor delivers 68PS and 64Nm of peak torque. Kawasaki has updated the airbox and exhaust system of the motorcycle to make sure that it meets the BS6 emission norms. In terms of visuals, the new Ninja 650 gets an all-new aggressive-looking fascia up front similar to the one on the Ninja 400, Ninja ZX-6R ...
Kawasaki Z900RS initial review; Facts of modernized Z1
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Kawasaki Z900RS initial review; Facts of modernized Z1

India Kawasaki Motor has silently launched the Z900RS naked motorcycle at ₹ 15.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle based on the Z900 but it’s been redesigned to the extent you wouldn’t recognise it, with styling inspired by the Z1 of the 1970s. The motorcycle is a full import from Japan through the completely built unit (CBU) route, a  reason for the high price tag. At a glance Make: Kawasaki Model: Z900RS Tech specs: Engine Type: 4-stroke, Inline-4 DOHC, 4-Valves per cylinder Engine Displacement: 948cc Bore x Stroke: 73.4 x 56.0mm Compression ratio: 10.8:1 Fueling: EFI w/ 36mm Keihin throttle bodies Cooling: Liquid Transmission: 6-speed Build The bike is gorgeous, especially in the metal Fit and finish are remarkable, even dow...
Kawasaki motorcycles gets make-over for 2018 range
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Kawasaki motorcycles gets make-over for 2018 range

A whole host of colour updates and graphic treatments will be available soon on a variety of Kawasaki machinery, ready for the 2018 model year. In the supersport field several models have either small changes or more fundamental make-overs for the new season. Of the Supercharged models the Ninja H2R will appear in updated colour and graphic treatment for 2018, while the Ninja H2 Carbon adds mirror coated spark black to matte spark black for a new dual colour look. Both the popular race oriented Ninja 650 KRT edition and the Ninja ZX-10R KRT Replica are updated for 2018 with KRT superbike influenced graphics. The Ninja 650 KRT edition features lime green with ebony and the Ninja ZX-10R KRT Replica arrives in lime green with ebony and metallic graphite grey. Both the ZZR1400 and...
Kawasaki Z800 and Z1000 ‘Sugomi Editions’ and Winter Edition Ninja ZX-10R unveiled
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Kawasaki Z800 and Z1000 ‘Sugomi Editions’ and Winter Edition Ninja ZX-10R unveiled

Kawasaki debuted two new variants of the Z family at the EICMA - the Z800 and Z1000 ‘Sugomi Editions’. These motorcycles take Kawasaki’s styling and engineering concept to the next level for popular naked class motorcycles with new burgundy and black colour treatments plus accent anodising and model specific Akrapovic silencers for each machine. (more…)
Image Gallery: Kawasaki Ninja 300 reviewed
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Image Gallery: Kawasaki Ninja 300 reviewed

We reviewed the sporty, responsive, ergonomically designed, technologically advanced and one of the best motorcycles in its class - the Kawasaki Ninja 300. The Ninja 300 is an ideal motorcycle for novice riders, track-day enthusiasts, commuters and riders of all sizes. To read review of the Kawasaki Ninja 300 click here (more…)