This is the bike that we were etching to companion with on Indian tarmac. This is the bike which would give a vast majority of Indian motorcyclist, that middle weight performance category with the needed comfort level that would entice the 30+ age group. Engineered for performance, Designed for all round comfort and Marketed as a tool for both newbies and pros alike, the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 650R commands high degree of respect world wide.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto said -
“We conceived Bajaj Probiking 6 years ago with the objective of making it the default destination for motorbike enthusiasts looking for looking for premium and performance bikes. The Ninja 650R is the next step in realizing that objective. The Kawasaki Ninja 250R has been a success with 1500 of these speed machines sold to date. It is now joined by its larger sibling to rule the roads.”
Well, indeed it's a great milestone achieved by Bajaj Auto and Kawasaki conglomerate and there's no qualms about the fact that it's this joint venture that has always proved instrumental in the Indian market as far as pushing the envelop goes.
Expression his view in this occasion, Mr. Yoshiro Segawa, Managing Director (designate), India Kawasaki Motors, said -
“After setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in India, we have chalked bigger plans for the performance aficionados of the country. We are pleased to present the stylish Ninja 650R for the Indian performance bikers. With the launch of this bike, we together with Bajaj Probiking are set to redefine the premium sports bike market in India.“
Bajaj Probiking would be providing S3 (Sales, Service and Spares) for the Ninja 650R in 30 cities across India, thus providing sumptuous performance to more more enthusiasts.
Finally, after much speculation, Bajaj has also revealed that Kawasaki Ninja 650R would be made available at a price tag of ₹ 4.57 lacs, ex-showroom Delhi. Yes, you heard it right. You can't get such levels of performance and quality at price tag lower than this in the Sports Touring segment, PERIOD!!
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 | 53 kW 72.1 PS @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque | 66 Nm 6.7 mkg @ 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 |
Stepping up to the occasion, the official Kawasaki Ninja 650R website is now online.
Any chances of this one making it to your garage? :-)
ReplyDeleteDude, I would say there are pretty good chances of this making it my garage, but somehow I just can't take my senses off from the GT650R :)
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