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    2025 Kawasaki Versys 650 Launch Price Rs 7.93 L – New Colour

    2025 Kawasaki Versys 650Team Green is busy updating its current lineup on sale in India to make it compatible with the latest emission norms set forth by Indian Government. After updating Ninja 650 to MY25 version, Kawasaki has just updated its adventure tourer counterpart, Versys 650, to MY25 version with a revised price tag and a slightly revised colourway. Let’s take a closer look.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 650 Launch
    Kawasaki has recently updated Ninja 500, Eliminator 500 and Ninja 650. Now, it is the turn of Versys 650 which has been updated to MY25 version that will be compatible with latest BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standard set by the Indian Governement that came into effect for all vehicles from April 1st, 2025.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 650
    Where pricing is concerned, 2025 Kawasaki Versys 650 costs Rs 7.93 lakh (Ex-sh), which is a price hike of Rs 16,000 (Ex-sh) from MY24 version. Speaking of, MY24 version of Versys 650 was offered with attractive discounts of up to Rs 20,000. While it has been delisted from the website, unsold MY24 version might be in stock with a few dealerships.
    2025 Versys 650 is offered in a sole Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray colourway. This is a new colourway when compared to MY24 version which was offered in two colourways – Metallic Flat Spark Black and Metallic Matte Dark Gray. The new colourway is mostly Gray and Black with a hint of Green splashes here and there for contrast.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 650
    The main change comes in the form of a new BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standard compliant powertrain. It still displaces 649cc across two parallel cylinders with a liquid cooling setup that is capable of delivering 66 bhp of peak power and 61 Nm of peak torque, mated to a slip and assist clutch and a 6-speed gearbox.
    Any other changes?
    Design continues to be the same where it gets a semi-fairing with twin LED headlights at the front. It gets a tall windscreen that looks functional and helps aid in wind protection. Seat is of split type and looks large and accommodating for both riders and pillions. Upright seating ensures comfort over long distances, while underbelly exhaust ensures compactness.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 650
    Where components are concerned, 2025 Versys 650 is a cut above its supersport counterpart, the 2025 Ninja 650. This adventure tourer gets USD telescopic front forks that are fully adjustable for compression and rebound, rear pre-load adjustable mono-shock setup, and dual disc brake setup at the front with a single disc at the rear. Wheels are 17-inchers at both ends. More

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    2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Launch Price Rs 5.29 Lakh – What’s New?

    2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500Kawasaki India has been updating its portfolio to meet the latest and more stringent BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards. This came into effect with all vehicles sold in India from April 1st, 2025. The latest vehicle to get the MY25 update is Ninja 500, which now gets a new colour, making it slightly more striking than it was before. Let’s take a closer look.
    2025 Kawasaki Ninja 500
    After launching the updated 2025 Eliminator 500 in India, Kawasaki has just launched 2025 Ninja 500, which is a fully-faired version of that motorcycle (or vice versa). While the Eliminator 500 didn’t get any visual cues to distinguish it as a newer MY25 version, that is not the case with Ninja 500.
    2025 Ninja 500
    With MY25 Kawasaki Ninja 500, we get a new colour called Metallic Carbon Grey colourway. This replaces the sole Metallic Spark Black colourway offered with MY24 version. With the new colour, we can see Green highlights on fairing that lend it a distinct look, which was absent in MY24 version.
    Where pricing is concerned, 2025 Ninja 500 costs Rs 5.29 lakh (Ex-sh). This is an upward price revision of Rs 5,000 (Ex-sh) over MY24 version’s Rs 5.24 lakh (Ex-sh) price tag. In comparison, the price hike with 2025 Eliminator 500 over its MY24 counterpart was Rs 14,000 (Ex-sh) and looks relatively fathomable.
    2025 Ninja 500
    The main change on this motorcycle can be seen with its powertrain, which is now compliant with latest and more stringent BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards. Speaking of engine, it still displaces 451cc and continues to be a parallel twin-cylinder liquid-cooled motor that is capable of generating 44.77 bhp of peak power and 42.6 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
    2025 Ninja 500
    Any other changes?
    With respect to components, there aren’t any changes either. It still gets RSU telescopic front forks at the front, while 125cc bikes have been offering USD forks. Rear suspension is taken care of by a mono-shock setup. A single disc brake setup can be seen on both wheels and there is dual-channel ABS as standard.
    2025 Ninja 500
    Features include split LED headlights with latest Ninja design language and a fully digital LCD instrument cluster that is capable of Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration. 785 mm seat height, 171 kg kerb weight and 14L fuel tank are other notable elements. In India, it primarily rivals Aprilia RS457. More

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    2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Launch Price Rs 7.27 Lakh – Update Details

    2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650Team Green has been indulging in transforming its Indian portfolio to comply with the latest and more stringent BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards. To that effect, we recently saw the launch of 2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 400 in India. Now, we get to see the launch of 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650. Let’s take a closer look.
    2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Launch
    With the introduction of new emission standards, Kawasaki has updated its Ninja 650 to MY25 version. Where pricing is concerned, 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has been priced at Rs 7.27 lakh (Ex-sh), This is a price hike of around Rs 11,000 over what the MY24 version used to cost when it was on sale.
    2025 Ninja 650
    Speaking of, unsold units of MY24 Ninja 650 are still on sale and attract an attractive discount and benefits worth Rs 25,000. With 2025 Ninja 650, Kawasaki is offering a sole Lime Green colourway. Which looks a little different, featuring new graphics and finishes when compared to Lime Green offered with MY24 version.
    2025 Ninja 650’s Lime Green shade is primarily Green, with contrasting shades including White, Yellow and Black. Ninja 650 is a middle-weight sports tourer that gets an aerodynamically proven full fairing that protects the rider from wind blasts. There are no changes to the bike’s overall design and appeal.
    2025 Ninja 650
    Features & Powertrain
    It still gets split LED headlight design up front, fairing mounted ORVMs, a slightly upright riding posture, almost neutral footpeg positioning, an underbelly exhaust a fancy aluminium swingarm, LED tail lights, halogen turn indicators integrated into the fairing, a stepped rear seat with decent room for a pillion and more.
    In terms of components, it continues to get RSU telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock, dual disc setup at the front with dual-channel ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels and more. The main update has been done to its 649cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that is rated to deliver 67 bhp and 64 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox and weighs 196 kg.
    2025 Ninja 650
    In the Indian market, 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 holds quite an appealing proposition as it is priced at Rs 7.27 lakh (Ex-sh). Immediate rivals like the Triumph Daytona 660 and Honda CBR650R cost significantly more, while they pack triple-cylinder and four-cylinder engines, respectively.
    2025 Ninja 650
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    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Launch Price Rs 5.76 Lakh – Details

    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500Imported into India via CKD route, Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is preferred for its muscular design and punchy performance
    Kawasaki has launched the 2025 Eliminator 500 cruiser motorcycle in India at a starting price of Rs 5.76 lakh (Ex-sh). That’s an increase of Rs 14,000 in comparison to its preceding model. The price hike does not entail any changes to the bike’s styling, colour option or hardware in any way.
    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator – Styling and features
    With its timeless design and easy-going vibes, Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is an instant draw for enthusiasts. Moreover, the bike has a powerful road presence, made possible with its sinewy profile and exposed frame and engine components. Retro-themed parts such as the round headlamp, rearview mirrors and curvy fuel tank further enhance overall look and feel.
    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500
    Other highlights include all-LED lighting, sleek turn indicators, a wide handlebar, 2-into-1 exhaust and split seats. Long rides will be quite enjoyable on the Eliminator 500, as the bike has a natural, upright riding position along with forward set foot pegs allowing for a comfortable and ergonomic posture.
    With a seat height of just 735 mm, riders of varying heights can handle the bike with confidence. The low seat height ensures optimal control and handling across both city streets and highways. The wide and scooped rider seat is designed for optimal comfort. The bike is designed for easy handling, which enhances rider confidence and ensures stress-free riding.
    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500
    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is available in a sole Metallic Flat Spark Black colour option. It is essentially an all-black theme that complements the bike’s classic design. Across international markets also, the Eliminator 500 is offered with a single black colour option at most locations. The only other shade prominently noticeable is the burnished copper hue of the exhaust pipes and the brushed metallic silver finish on the exhaust heat shield.
    Performance, specs
    Powering the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is a 451cc, liquid-cooled, parallel twin engine that generates 45 PS and 42.6 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed, return shift transmission. An assist and slipper clutch is offered as standard. The bike utilizes a high-tensile steel Trellis frame, suspended on telescopic forks at front and swingarm rear suspension.
    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500
    Front and rear wheels are 18-inch and 16-inch, wrapped in 130/70 front and 150/80 rear tyres, respectively. Braking setup comprises 310 mm and 240 mm single discs at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. Tech kit includes a round, all-digital LCD instrument panel. It has various display functions including a bar-style tachometer and gear position indicator.
    Other information displayed includes trip meter, fuel gauge, odometer and a clock. Users can pair their smartphone via Bluetooth to access a wide range of features with Kawasaki’s RIDEOLOGY THE APP. Users can access call alerts, maintenance schedule, fuel level and riding logs. However, features like navigation, traction control and riding modes are not available.
    2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 500
    Kawasaki Eliminator 500 does not have any direct rivals in India. However, folks with limited budgets can consider alternatives such as Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. This bike is offered at a starting price of Rs 3.68 lakh. More

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    2025 Kawasaki Z900 Design Patented In India Ahead Of Launch

    2025 Kawasaki Z900 Design Patented In India
    If we look at India’s 500cc+ motorcycle segment, we can see that Kawasaki Z900 is the country’s favourite 4-cylinder near-litre-class motorcycle. Kawasaki revealed the updated 2025 Z900 at the end of October 2024 and was expected to launch in India in 2025. Now, the company has patented the design of 2025 Kawasaki Z900 in India, hinting an imminent launch soon.
    2025 Kawasaki Z900 Design Patented
    Owing to its competitive pricing-to-performance ratio, Kawasaki Z900 is the most sought-after big bike in India. It is currently one of Kawasaki’s best-selling motorcycles in India and launching an updated model with revised design and increased features and technology will cement Z900’s appeal among motorcycling enthusiasts further.
    2025 Kawasaki Z900 Design Patented In India
    2025 Kawasaki Z900 was revealed last year and it is an India-bound vehicle. The company has patented this motorcycle’s design in India, suggesting that they have launch intentions. Considering just how popular this motorcycle is in India, a launch is highly likely with a slight increase in price.
    Where design is concerned, 2025 Z900 gets a slightly revised aesthetics. We can see a new LED headlight cluster and new LED tail lights as well. Body panels are slightly revised and the new tank shrouds lend a more muscular appeal. Gold finish on front USD forks and Green paint job on wheels look rather nice and tasteful (depending on colourway).
    2025 Kawasaki Z900
    Kawasaki is offering a new 5-inch TFT instrument cluster that supports Bluetooth connectivity via the proprietary Rideology app. When connected one can get notification alerts and even turn-by-turn navigation as well. Other notable features include cruise control, traction control and ride modes as standard.
    Components & Powertrain
    We get USD telescopic front forks, a rear mono-shock, dual disc brake setup at the front and single disc at the rear, Sportmax tyres from Dunlop, seat height options (810mm and 830 mm) and more. In the engine department, Kawasaki is offering new throttle valves, new camshaft profile and an updated ECU. This 948cc quad-pot engine generates 123 bhp of peak power.
    2025 Kawasaki Z900
    Currently, Kawasaki is selling the older 2024 Z900 in India. It is priced at Rs 9.38 lakh (Ex-sh) and is offered in two colours – Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray and Metallic Spark Black. The new 2025 Kawasaki Z900 will command a slightly higher price tag owing to its updated features list and equipment. More

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    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launch Price Rs 12.9 L – Bigger Engine, Lower Price Tag

    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 LaunchedKawasaki’s flagship ADV Tourer, the Versys 1000, is being replaced in India with the newer and better Versys 1100. This is a major departure in strategies in Kawasaki’s operations too. We say this because Kawasaki has reduced the price tag with Versys 1100, making it a more attractive proposition for Indian buyers. Let’s take a look.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100
    Where pricing is concerned, 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 is launched at Rs 12.9 lakh (Ex-sh). This is a welcome strategy from Kawasaki, considering the Versys 1000 used to be priced at Rs 13.91 lakh (Ex-sh). The newer model costs more than Rs 1 lakh more affordable than its predecessor, while offering more.
    2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launched
    There is only one colour option with 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 – Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Grey / Metallic Diablo Black. This colour is rather clean, with less Green in it, making it less in-your-face. This makes the overall appeal of this motorcycle a lot more mature and is likely to be appreciated by target demographic.
    The main change is in the engine department. Kawasaki is now offering a larger 1,099cc 4-cylinder engine, replacing the older 1,043cc engine. Kawasaki has achieved this with a longer stroke. This new engine is also more powerful as it delivers 133 bhp of peak power and 112.5 Nm of peak torque.
    New Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launched
    Specs & Features
    When compared to the Versys 1000’s 118.27 bhp and 102 Nm, this should be a noticeable bump in performance. Notable componentry on this motorcycle includes an aluminium twin tube frame, 43mm USD forks and rear mono-shock unit that are fully adjustable, 17-inch wheels wrapped with 120-section front and 180-section rear tyres.
    With the bump in performance, braking power needs to be reinforced too. In that regard, 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 gets twin 310 mm front discs and a 260 mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS as standard. Overall weight is 257 kg, while ground clearance is 150 mm and seat height is 820 mm, which is very accessible.
    New Kawasaki Versys 1100 Launched
    Where features are concerned, 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 gets full LED lighting all around, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a Type-C USB port (new with 2025 model), a switchable traction control system, cruise control, cornering management, Kawasaki’s Ergo-Fit and more. It will take on bigger ADVs like Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, Ducati Multistrada V4 and BMW M1000 XR, among others. More

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    Hero Xpulse 210 Vs Kawasaki KLX230 – Is Twice The Price Justified?

    Hero Xpulse 210 Vs Kawasaki KLX230Directly rivaling Hero Xpulse 210, we have Kawasaki KLX230 in India, but it costs a whopping Rs 3.3 lakh (Ex-sh). In comparison, Xpulse 210 is priced between Rs 1.76 lakh and Rs 1.86 lakh (Ex-sh). So, is Kawasaki obsolete at twice the price or is there more to KLX230 than what meets the eye? Let’s see what the specs say.
    Hero Xpulse 210 Vs Kawasaki KLX230
    With the launch of Xpulse 210, Hero MotoCorp has opened a new chapter in the affordable ADV motorcycle genre. The company is addressing a lot of shortcomings seen with Xpulse 200 4V with the just launched Xpulse 210. This is a massive overhaul and a commendable move by Hero MotoCorp to give the audience what they asked for.
    Where powertrains are concerned, Xpulse 210 comes with Karizma XMR 210’s engine. This is a 210cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC 4V/cyl engine with 24.26 bhp of peak power and 20.7 Nm of peak torque. Whereas, Kawasaki’s 233cc single-cylinder air-cooled SOHC 2V/cyl is capable of 17.85 bhp and 18.3 Nm of torque. Kawasaki’s peak performance is at lower RPMs too, when compared to Xpulse 210’s.
    Xpulse 210 has more oomph, but it weighs 168 kg for Base variant and 170 kg for Top variant, while KLX230 only weighs 139 kg. Power-to-weight ratio is better on Xpulse, whereas torque-to-weight ratio is better on KLX230. Also, KLX230 is smaller as it has a smaller wheelbase, which could prove better in off-roading, where Xpulse shines with versatility of highway cruising.
    Hero Xpulse 210 Vs Kawasaki KLX230 – Specs Compared
    Which off-roader is better on paper?
    Speaking of highway cruising, both bikes get a 6-speed gearbox, but KLX230 commands frequent fuel stops as tank capacity is only 7.6L, which is almost half of Xpulse 210’s 13L tank. As KLX230 is geared more towards off-roading, it gets higher ground clearance of 265 mm and 880 mm seat height. Suspension travel is significantly longer at 240mm front and 250mm rear.
    That said, Hero will launch Xpulse 210 Rally soon and it will have higher ground clearance, more suspension travel and offer compression and rebound adjustments, which Kawasaki doesn’t offer. Even at Rs 3.3 lakh (Ex-sh). Both bikes offer LED headlights, Hero offers better lighting package as headlights are LED projectors along with LED tail lights and LED turn indicators.
    KLX230 offers an LCD cluster, while Xpulse brings a TFT screen. Both bikes get Bluetooth connectivity and notification alerts. Hero goes well beyond in features and offers navigation, a USB charger, switchable ABS and more. Kawasaki has GPS to log your trail rides and access them from the app later, but there’s no navigation feature.
    Looking at the specs, Kawasaki KLX 230 is priced at a significant premium. In a cost-conscious market like India, this is not a popular strategy. It is targeting a niche within a niche of buyers craving for a lightweight off-roader. Hero Xpulse 210, on the other hand, is a versatile off-roader for around half the price. When the Rally variant is launched, it will offer better off-roading prospects and is an excellent candidate for a do-it-all bike. More