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    Kawasaki Discounts Up To Rs 60k March 2024 – Ninja 400, Ninja 650, Versys 650, Vulcan S

    Kawasaki Versys 650Bundled under Kawasaki’s Good Times Vouchers, customers can avail of benefits of up to Rs. 60,000 on select bikes’ ex-sh priceKawasaki India has announced tempting discounts for select motorcycles in its lineup. Team Green is offering lucrative benefits in a bid to attract more buyers towards their esteemed portfolio. With rising competition in the 300cc to 500cc multi-cylinder motorcycle segment, these offers provide the value that customers are looking for.Kawasaki Announces Benefits Worth Up To Rs. 60KThe 300cc to 500cc motorcycle segment has the most action and along with 650cc segment within the 500cc+ motorcycle umbrella. Kawasaki has five offerings in 300cc to 500cc segment (Ninja 300, Ninja 400, Eliminator 400, Ninja ZX-4R and recently launched Ninja 500) and five offerings in 650cc category (Ninja 650, Versys 650, Vulcan S, Z 650 and Z 650 RS).Kawasaki Ninja 400 Discounts March 2024Of these ten vehicles, Kawasaki India has hand-picked four motorcycles for the recent discounts on ex-sh prices. These benefits are termed Good Times Voucher Benefit from Kawasaki and goes till a maximum discount of Rs. 60,000. Not all the vehicles get the same discount. Let’s see what’s what.Kawasaki Ninja 400Good Times Voucher Benefit – Rs. 40,000In March 2024, Kawasaki is offering Ninja 400 buyers with a generous Rs. 40,000 worth of Good Time Voucher Benefits, against its ex-sh pricing. Speaking of, Ninja 400 retails at Rs. 5.24 lakh (ex-sh). It packs a 399cc parallel-twin DOHC 4V liquid cooled engine, capable of generating 44.7 bhp at 10,000 RPM and 37 Nm at 8,000 RPM, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Kawasaki Ninja 650 Discounts March 2024Kawasaki Ninja 650Good Times Voucher Benefit – Rs. 30,000At Rs. 30,000, the Good Time Voucher Benefits for Ninja 650 is slightly less generous when compared to that of Ninja 400. The voucher can be redeemed against ex-sh price of Ninja 650, which retails for Rs. 7.16 lakh (ex-sh). The 649cc parallel-twin DOHC 4V liquid cooled engine is capable of 67.3 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 64 Nm at 6,700 RPM, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Kawasaki Versys 650 Discounts March 2024Kawasaki Versys 650Good Times Voucher Benefit – Rs. 45,000The ADV version based on Kawasaki’s famed 650cc platform gets a Good Time Voucher of Rs. 45,000, which is more generous than discounts offered on both Ninja offerings. Versys 650 shares its powertrain with Ninja 650, tuned to generate 65.7 bhp at 8,500 RPM and 61 Nm at 7,000 RPM. Ex-sh price for Versys 650 is Rs. 7.77 lakh.Kawasaki Vulcan S Discounts March 2024Kawasaki Vulcan SGood Times Voucher Benefit – Rs. 60,000The company’s 650cc cruiser, Vulcan S, gets the highest Good Time Voucher Benefits at Rs. 60,000 over its ex-sh price, which is Rs. 7.1 lakh. Vulcan S shares its powertrains with Ninja 650 and Versys 650 as well, but is tuned to make 59.94 bhp at 7,500 RPM and 62.4 Nm at 6,400 RPM.The Good Time Voucher amount is including GST and the offer is valid between 1st March 2024 and 31st March 2024 for all the vehicles listed above. This offer is valid for limited units only. More

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    2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Launch Price Rs 5.24 L – Aprilia RS 457 Rival

    2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 LaunchedEquipped with a new 451cc engine, Kawasaki Ninja 500 will work as a replacement to the Ninja 400Kawasaki India has consistently added new products to its portfolio. Last month in January, the company launched the Eliminator 500. And now, the 2024 Ninja 500 has been launched at a starting price of Rs 5.24 lakh.Kawasaki Ninja 500 – What’s new?Overall profile is largely the same for Ninja 400 and Ninja 500. The latter gets a few minor updates such as slimmer dual headlights and slight changes in the fairing design. Exterior colour has changed, with Ninja 500 available in a single colour option of Metallic Spark Black. In comparison, Ninja 400 is available in a single colour option of Lime Green (KRT Edition). The graphics and decals are also different for the two bikes.2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 LaunchedNinja 500 has a new 451cc, liquid cooled, parallel twin engine that generates 45 PS of max power and 42.6 Nm of peak torque. Ninja 400 has a 399-cc engine that makes 45 PS and 37 Nm. Both engines are paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Users can expect effortless clutch pulls with the assist & slipper clutch.Kawasaki Ninja 500 – specs, featuresKawasaki Ninja 500 utilizes a lightweight trellis frame, ensuring a curb mass of just 171 kg. It also helps achieve a higher power-to-weight ratio. Seat height of the bike is 785 mm, which is great for optimal control and handling. Ninja 500 has a raked windshield, sporty rear-view mirrors, sculpted fuel tank, split seats and upswept exhaust.2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 SpecsSuspension setup comprises 41 mm telescopic forks at front and a gas-charged monoshock unit at rear. Front and rear disc brakes are 310 mm and 220 mm, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. Wheels are 17-inch at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres.2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 LaunchedStandard variant of the Ninja 500 gets an LCD instrument panel, whereas the SE models will have TFT display. With Bluetooth connectivity, users can pair their smartphones to access features such as display alerts, riding stats and community features. Ninja 500 has a relaxed, sporty riding stance, suitable for varied environments and rider sizes.Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs. rivalsKawasaki Ninja 500 will primarily challenge Aprilia RS 457. As compared to Ninja’s 45 PS and 42.6 Nm, Aprilia RS 457 has higher numbers at 48 PS and 43.5 Nm. Aprilia RS 457 is also more accessible, starting at Rs 4.10 lakh. That’s a cost saving of Rs 1.14 lakh. In this price range, one can also consider Yamaha R3 that starts at Rs 4.65 lakh. While Ninja 400 has the same pricing as Ninja 500, the company is currently offering a discount of Rs 40k on the smaller Ninja. Once the old stock is sold out, Ninja 500 will replace the Ninja 400.While the Kawasaki Ninja 500 will be imported as CBU, the Aprilia RS 457 is locally manufactured. Sourcing spare parts can be easier with RS 457. Users going with Aprilia RS 457 will also benefit from additional features such as USD forks, traction control, riding modes and turn-by-turn navigation. More

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    Kawasaki 300cc ADV Spied In Pune – A Screamer To Rival Himalayan

    Kawasaki 300cc ADV Spied In PuneThe same 296cc DOHC 4V liquid cooled parallel-twin engine from Ninja 300 will do duties on Kawasaki Versys X-300 spotted in IndiaThe iconic Japanese motorcycle brand, Kawasaki seems to be on the verge of expanding its lineup in India. Especially in sub 500cc segment. In that regard, we saw Kawasaki launching Eliminator 400 in India at Rs. 5.62 lakh (ex-sh). Now, the company is considering re-introducing its Ninja 300-based ADV.Where will Versys X-300 operate?India is no stranger to Kawasaki Versys X-300 that used to be on sale in India, albeit at a premium. Because it was based on Ninja 300, many components were shared between the two. The same ideology seems to hold with the new Kawasaki Versys X-300 that has been spotted testing around Pune.Kawasaki Versys X-300Adventure and lifestyle vehicles have been gaining prominence in the recent past. We saw the success story that Royal Enfield and Hero MotoCorp wrote with Himalayan and Xpulse 200 respectively. With champs, there are challengers and we saw Yezdi Adventure, KTM 390 Adventure, BMW G 310 GS, Triumph Scrambler 400X and the new Himalayan 450.Honda launched NX500 too at Rs. 5.9 lakh (ex-sh), which is a multi-cylinder ADV/Tourer-style motorcycle. Kawasaki’s current ADV-style motorcycle for the mainstream audience is Versys 650, which costs Rs. 7.77 lakh. If priced around Rs. 4 lakh (ex-sh), Kawasaki could establish a decent bridge between Himalayan 450 and Honda NX500.Kawasaki 300cc ADV Spied In PuneKawasaki Versys X-300 Spotted TestingTeam Green currently sells Versys X-300 in overseas markets. Test mule spotted around Pune, India, looks very similar to the global model. For starters, Kawasaki Versys X-300 will be a Sports Touring/Adventure motorcycle. We say this because the test engineer is donning fancy riding gear with knee sliders and everything. So, there seems to be a sporty edge.Kawasaki Versys X 300There is a single-pod headlight housed in this handsome fairing. A tall transparent windscreen looks like it protects the rider from wind blasts. Speaking of rider, this test engineer is sitting quite relaxed with an upright seating position and centre-set footpegs. Rider triangle looks to be quite comfy for the long hauls.Conventional RSU telescopic forks take care of front suspension duties and we can see a mono-shock at the rear. Global model comes with a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheel setup. The same was spotted in India too. We wish tyres were fatter, as 100-section front and 130-section rear look too skinny to be on a Rs. 4 lakh motorcycle.125cc and 160cc bikes are getting USD telescopic front forks and LED lighting all around and Kawasaki is less likely to implement both. What it will implement with Kawasaki Versys X-300, though, is Ninja 300’s 296cc DOHC liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that delivers around 39 bhp and 26 Nm, mated to a slipper clutch and 6-speed gearbox. Launch could happen by the end of 2024.Source More

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    2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 Debuts – New Colours, More Features

    2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400Among the new Kawasaki Eliminator 400 Models unveiled, only top-spec SE variant sports an all-new headlight cowl and dual-tone coloursThe high-performance multi-cylinder cruiser motorcycle segment is currently on the rise with more OEMs throwing their version of this genre. One of the latest entrants to this space is Kawasaki Eliminator 400, which is also launched in India for a starting price of Rs. 5.62 lakh (ex-sh). But Kawasaki unveiled new Eliminator models in Japan. Let’s take a look.2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 Models UnveiledThe Japanese brand, Kawasaki, has been the most sought-after big bike manufacturer in India. The company has India’s most affordable 4-cylinder motorcycle, most affordable 500cc+ 4-cylinder motorcycle, most affordable 200bhp litre-class machine as well. Kawasaki recently launched Eliminator 400 in India too.2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400This sub 500cc+ multi-cylinder motorcycle shares its powertrain with Ninja 400 which is also on sale in India. This motorcycle is a fitting alternative to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and the newly launched Shotgun 650. Eliminator 400 is on sale in Japan too, where Kawasaki unveiled new models with this motorcycle.With this new update, Kawasaki Eliminator 400 now comes in three models – Standard Eliminator, Eliminator SE and Eliminator Plaza Edition. Kawasaki has only unveiled these variants and the launch will officially happen on March 23rd, 2024. This update was shared by Kawasaki Japan and we expect the same updates in Indian market as well.2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400New design and featuresWhere Standard Eliminator remains the same as before, the new SE and Plaza Edition get new body panels, exclusive colours and features. One can say that Kawasaki Eliminator Plaza Edition is sort of a middle-trim, while Eliminator SE is the top-spec as it gets both enhanced design with added body panels along with added features.2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400Speaking of added features, both Eliminator Plaza Edition and Eliminator SE get them. These are a USB Type-C charging socket on the handlebar and a GPS compatible front and rear two camera drive recorder system. In simple words, this is a dual-channel dash camera, recording feed from both the front and rear.Where standard Eliminator gets a single Metallic Flat Spark Black colour option, Eliminator Plaza Edition gets Pearl Storm Grey and Pearl sand khaki shades. Whereas Eliminator SE is the most fancy among the lot with dual-tone colour options of Metallic Flat Spark Black x Metallic Matte Dark Green and Phantom Blue x Ebony.2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400Only SE model gets a stylish headlight cowl. Other than that, Trellis frame, 18-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels setup, tyres and other componentry remain identical between all models. Eliminator’s 399cc parallel twin-cylinder DOHC 4V liquid cooled engine with 48 bhp of peak power and 37 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox, remain the same. More

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    2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 India Launch Price Rs 5.62 Lakh

    2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 India LaunchIn view of the strong growth in middleweight segment, Kawasaki Eliminator 400 has been launched in IndiaKawasaki has launched the 2024 Eliminator 400 in India. First launched last year, it is priced from Rs 5.62 lakh ex-sh in India. Kawasaki Eliminator 400 can emerge as an alternative option to the likes of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.Kawasaki Eliminator 400 stylingUnlike a thoroughbred cruiser, Kawasaki Eliminator 400 seems like a modern interpretation of a cruiser. It is predominantly for city streets, although it can also accommodate extended journeys on the highways. One of the key highlights is the long and low design, which should ensure adequate control and balance. With seat height of just 735 mm, even shorter riders will find this bike quite easy to manoeuvre.2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 India LaunchRetro bits are evident with the round headlamps and rear-view mirrors. The bike has all-LED lighting, a slender, stretched fuel tank, short fenders, exposed frame and engine parts and dual exhaust pipes. The bike has a comfortable riding stance, with wide handlebar and slightly forward-set foot pegs.The bike allows the natural positioning of the hands and knees, which will ensure adequate comfort during long distance rides. Looking at the seat format, Kawasaki Eliminator 400 seems more suitable for solo rides. The rider gets a chunky seat, whereas the pillion seat size is barely adequate.2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 India LaunchIn its home market Japan, the bike is offered in three colour options. In terms of tech features, Eliminator 400 is equipped with a circular fully digital instrument pod. Display items include speedometer, tachometer, clock, odometer, gear position indicator, current and average fuel consumption, dual trip meter and fuel gauge.The digital instrument panel has Bluetooth, which can be used to access a range of connectivity features via Kawasaki’s Rideology smartphone app. Users can get notifications for call and email, and access riding logs and vehicle information.Kawasaki Eliminator 400 performancePowering the Kawasaki Eliminator 400 is the 399cc parallel-twin engine, borrowed from the Ninja 400. It churns out 48 hp of max power and 37 Nm of peak torque. The engine has powerful low-speed torque, which makes it suitable for city sprints. At high speeds, the engine delivers a linear response, making it apt for tasks like highway cruising. The bike is offered with assist and slipper clutch as standard. More

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    2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R Launched In India At Rs. 11.09 Lakh – CBR650R Rival

    2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R Launched In IndiaAs opposed to the 85 bhp of Honda CBR650R, Kawasaki ZX-6R launched in India boasts a higher 130 bhp peak power from its 636cc in-line 4 engineTeam Green has launched its middle-weight fire-breathing rocket in India. We are talking about the new Ninja ZX-6R in all its glory. This is a recurring model for Indian market that was earlier on sale a couple of years ago. This sits above recently launched ZX-4R and ZX-10R and the price for Kawasaki ZX-6R launched, is Rs. 11.09 lakh (ex-sh).Kawasaki ZX-6R Launched In India At Rs. XX LakhThe middle-weight in-line four-cylinder motorcycle segment was dominated by Honda with CBR650R fully faired sportsbike and its street naked counterpart, CB650R. Kawasaki used to offer ZX-6R in India and was discontinued later, making Ninja 650 its only fully-faired motorcycle in 600cc category.Honda enjoyed quite a niche by offering the most affordable fully-faired 4-cylinder motorcycles in India. That said, Honda big bikes in 500cc+ motorcycle category often saw 0 sales for a very long time. Now, Kawasaki intends to try its luck with 4-cylinder motorcycles in India with the launch of ZX-4R and now, ZX-6R.Kawasaki is offering 2 colours – Metallic Graphite Grey and Lime Green. This fully-faired motorcycle draws design inspiration from its bigger brother and most popular liter-class machine, ZX-10R. The motorcycle offers supersport styling with a large central air intake, flanked by a split LED headlights setup. There is a decent windscreen for rider to get behind, along with aerodynamic ORVMs.2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R Aluminium Perimeter frameMulti-layered fairing looks like it offers excellent aerodynamic efficiency and allows for efficient heat flow without boiling rider’s legs. There is a raised rear section ending in tail-light shaped like a ninja’s tri-pointed shuriken, perfectly complementing Ninja name in ZX-6R and the performance it offers.Powertrain, componentry and specsSpeaking of performance, Kawasaki ZX-6R launched in India, packs the famed 636cc 4-cylinder in-line engine with DOHC and 4V per cylinder config with 4 Keihin 38mm throttle bodies. Performance metrics include 128 bhp of screaming power and a very nice 69 Nm of peak torque with a 12.9:1 compression ratio.6-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, sealed chain, Kawasaki Traction Control (KRTC), power modes (Full/Low), Kawasaki Intelligent ABS (KIBS), and Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (upshifts only) are part of package too. There is an eco riding indicator too and the 4.3-inch TFT display offers smartphone connectivity.2024 Kawasaki ZX-6RSuspension setup includes 41mm Showa Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD telescopic front forks and Uni-Trak gas-charged rear mono-shock. Both suspensions get compression, rebound and preload adjustability. The 17-inch alloy wheels are wrapped with 120-70 front and 185-55 rear tyres.Dropping anchors on this beast are dual 310mm discs at the front with radially-mounted 4-piston calipers and a single 220mm disc at the rear with a single-piston caliper. All of this is mounted on an aluminium perimeter frame with a 1,400 mm wheelbase and 129.5 mm ground clearance. Fuel tank is 17L in capacity and has a 198 kg kerb weight. More

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    Standard Kawasaki W175 Gets Price Cut Of Rs. 25K – New Colours

    Standard Kawasaki W175 With 2 New ColoursAs opposed to the recently launched W175 Street with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, Standard Kawasaki W175 gets wire-spoke wheels with tube tyresKawasaki seems to be making quite a buzz in India, all for the right reasons. The Japanese company recently showcased ZX-6R in India at India Bike Week 2023. In the same event, Kawasaki took the wraps off W175 Street which got an introductory price of Rs. 1.35 lakh (ex-sh). Following that, Kawasaki has slashed prices of Standard Kawasaki W175 as well.Standard Kawasaki W175 Gets Price Cut Of Rs. 25KPreviously available at Rs. 1.47 lakh (ex-sh), Standard Kawasaki W175 was a hard sell. With the introduction of W175 Street with more attractive features, prospect of a Standard W175 got even less appealing. We say this because W175 Street got an introductory price of Rs. 1.35 lakh (ex-sh) and boasted more desirable features.Now, the Standard Kawasaki W175 is being offered with a big price cut. Making it Rs. 25,000 more affordable than it used to be before. Ex-sh prices for Standard W175 start from Rs. 1.22 lakh and goes till Rs. 1.31 lakh, depending on the choice of colours.Speaking of colours, Kawasaki has introduced two new colours on top of Ebony and Candy Persimmon Red shades on offer from the start. New colours are Metallic Graphite Grey and Metallic Ocean Blue. All four colours on Standard W175 motorcycle are offered at different price points.Standard Kawasaki W175 Metallic Ocean BlueThis spreads W175’s variant lineup across Standard and Street versions. Offering a broader range of price spectrum, starting from Rs. 1.22 lakh to Rs. 1.31 lakh for Standard W175 and Rs. 1.35 lakh for newly launched W175 Street (all prices ex-sh).Breaking down the prices, we get Standard W175 starting from Rs. 1.22 lakh for Ebony shade, Rs. 1.24 lakh for Candy Persimmon Red, Rs. 1.29 lakh for Metallic Graphite Gray and Rs. 1.31 lakh for Metallic Ocean Blue. Where W175 Street are concerned, Rs. 1.35 lakh for Metallic Moondust Gray and Candy Emerald Green. All prices are ex-sh.Difference between Standard and Street versionsThe only difference between Standard Kawasaki W175 and W175 Street is the addition of alloy wheels with the latter. Whereas Standard W175 still gets wire-spoke wheels with tube-type tyres. W175 gets tubeless tyres, which is a much-appreciated convenience feature on this retro motorcycle.Standard Kawasaki W175 Metallic Graphite GrayOther than that, both Standard and Street versions get the same old-world charm and bare-bones features list. Both motorcycles get the same 177cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that pumps out 13 hp of peak power and 13 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.There is a disc brake at the front with single-channel ABS and a drum brake setup at the rear. Wheels are 17-inch in size and there is not a lot of kit on offer with Kawasaki W175. Lighting all around is graced by halogen bulbs and instrument cluster is semi-digital. The 135 kg weight is a strong point with W175 that makes it very friendly. More

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    2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R Showcased At IBW – Launch Bells Ringing?

    2024 Kawasaki ZX-6RThe 636cc in-line 4-cylinder engine on 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R is compliant with new emission standards, generating 130 hp and 69 NmTeam Green has been greenlighting multiple new launches in India from its global lineup. Recent of which was the launch of its pocket-rocket Ninja ZX-4R motorcycle in India for Rs. 8.5 lakh (ex-sh). At 10th anniversary of India Bike Week recently, the company showcased 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R with a launch probably in the coming months.2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R Showcased At IBWThe middle-weight motorcycle segment is now used to define a broad range of motorcycles across multiple engine displacements. Originally, it used to define the 600cc performance motorcycles and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is among the OGs of this segment. In India, 500cc+ segment is currently ruled by Royal Enfield’s 650s.But where high-performance fully-faired sports bikes are concerned, there is very little action. Suzuki and Yamaha are missing in this segment, altogether. Although, Yamaha might introduce YZF-R7 in the future and Triumph might launch Daytona 660. As of now, Honda CBR650R and Aprilia RS 660 are the only ones that Kawasaki ZX-6R will have to face.There is a sub segment in 600cc fully-faired sports bikes with lower-tier performance. This is where Kawasaki Ninja 650 is currently on sale. As opposed to CBR650R’s 86 hp and RS 660’s 99 hp, Kawasaki ZX-6R has the brownie points by packing 130 hp peak power with its 2024 model that was showcased at IBW 2023.Attractive ZX-6R 40th Anniversary EditionWhat changes does 2024 model have?As opposed to the motorcycle already on sale in multiple global markets, 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R don’t get a lot of updates. The engine has been made emission compliant to suit multiple markets including India. Design-wise, there are a few changes that should lend subjectively small visual differences.Most of these changes are situated at the front. The ZX-10R inspired super-sport design is still retained. However, a few lines have been smoothened and there are a few curves in the motorcycle’s fascia now, as opposed to before. Other than that, 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R is the same green monster that we remember it as.As per powertrains, ZX-6R retains its 636cc in-line 4-cylinder engine that generates 130 hp peak power at 13,000 RPM and a really nice 69 Nm of peak torque at 10,800 RPM. A 6-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, ride by wire throttle and a bi-directional quick shifter are notable elements.Ninja ZX-6RComponentry includes Showa SFF USD telescopic front forks with compression and rebound adjustability, rear mono-shock suspension with pre-load adjust, 120/70 front tyres and 180/55 rear tyres wrapped to 17-inch alloy wheels, dual 310 mm front discs and single 220 mm rear disc brakes, among others.Instrument cluster is a TFT unit along with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity. There is an extensive electronic safety net including dual-channel ABS, traction control, ride modes and others. India launch is likely to be in the coming months and a price of around Rs. 11 lakh is probable.Ninja ZX-6R KRT More