2010 Kawasaki Ninja 650R getting launched in India soon

The middle capacity motorcycling segment is heating up and it seems the most volatile segment now. Just last week we saw the Garware & Hyosung officially unveiling the Hyosung GTR650 EFi, with a price tag, which would bring a grin on the face of even the most sadistic creature on the planet. We were just basking in the aura of the GT650R, when all of a sudden Bajaj jumped into the arena and updated the Bajaj Probiking website for the Ninja.... and guess what?? It's official now that you would see a bigger and meaner Green on stands pretty soon. Bajaj & Kawasaki are bringing the Ninja 650R or the ER-6f.

Speced very closely with the Hyosung GT650R EFi, the Ninja 650R is more on the lines of Sports Tourer rather than being a full blown Sports motorcycle like the Hyosung. True to the Kawasaki tradition of being radical and high quality, the Ninja 650R is favorite among both first time and seasoned riders equally.

From Indian market's standpoint, it would be very interesting to see, how Bajaj and Kawasaki decide to price the bike, because Hyosung has gone for the kill by pricing the GT650R, just under Rs 5 lacs ex-showroom Delhi. Internationally, the Ninja 650R takes a bit higher price band than the GT650R, but for the same insurance group.

Specifications of the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Engine : Liquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity : 650

Bore x Stroke : 83 X 60mm

Compression Ratio : 11.3:1

Induction : 2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin

Ignition/Starting : Digital TCBI/electric

Max Power : 72.1 PS @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque : 66 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Transmission/Drive : 6 Speed / chain

Frame : Diamond, high-tensile steel

Front Suspension : 41 mm telescopic fork, 120mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension : Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload, 130mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes : 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes : Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre : 120/70ZR17

Rear Tyre : 160/60ZR17

Dry-Weight : 178 kg

Fuel Capacity : 15.5 Litres