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2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2R BS6Kawasaki Ninja H2R has no direct rival in the Indian market and has been strictly built for track usage
Kawasaki has announced the prices for the 2021 Ninja H2R in India. The track focussed motorcycle has been tagged at a whopping price of Rs. 79.90 lakh (ex-showroom) which is Rs 4 lakh dearer than the outgoing model. Since it has been built exclusively for track enthusiasts, Ninja H2R gets no headlights, turn indicators, rearview mirrors or a pillion seat.
Aerodynamic Design
Over the same styling of its predecessor has been carried forward. This includes notable design highlights such as aerodynamic winglets, sharp front fairing, rider-only saddle and a single-sided swingarm. The aerodynamic blades are positioned in a place that is otherwise occupied by wing mirrors.
The single-sided swingarm allows the exhaust muffler to be mounted closer to the bike centreline instead of adopting an underbelly design. The sports bike wears the same Mirror Coated Matte Spark Black paint just as the previous iteration of the motorcycle. Being a track-only bike, it is offered with an extremely committed riding posture hence features supporting pads on the saddle as back support to the rider during acceleration.
Dynamics ALA-MotoGP
For a litre-class motorcycle, it tips the weighing scales at a mere 216kg making it extremely nimble with a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres. The new Ninja H2R rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels on both ends which are wrapped around by 120/600 front and 190/650 rear sections of rubber. The steel Trellis frame underpinning H2R has suspended on 43mm upside-down forks at front and an Ohlins TTX36 gas-charged mono-shock at rear- both fully adjustable, which perform suspension duties.
2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2R BS6
The motorcycle also benefits from an additional Ohlins electronic steering damper. Braking hardware comprises dual 330mm disc brakes at front chewed by four-piston Brembo M50 Monobloc calipers and a single 250mm rotor with two-piston Brembo caliper at rear. The sophisticated track-friendly dynamics are aided by a very powerful motor underneath.
Lightning Performance
The motorcycle retains the same 998cc, inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that pumps out 306 bhp at 14,000rpm and a peak torque of 165 Nm at 12,500rpm. The provision of a ram air intake pushes the peak power output to 322 bhp.
This engine is coupled with a six-speed gearbox which benefits from a slipper and an assist clutch along with a bi-directional quick-shifter for super aggressive shifts. The engine required unleaded petrol with an octane rating of RON95 or higher.
Performance is further aided by a plethora of ride-aided electronics controlled by a six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sourced from Bosch. The IMU setup consists of cornering ABS, a multi-level Traction control system, slide control, launch control, wheelie control, and engine brake control. Additionally, the IMU gets a bank angle display and a recording function for maximum bank angle on the instrument cluster. More

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Currently, at a price of Rs 3.18 lakh (ex-showroom), Ninja 300 acts as the entry-level product of Kawasaki in India
While Kawasaki is fending off competition from other superbike brands across the globe, the best way to counter them is to press the foot down and launch new attractive products for itself. The iconic Japanese moniker was able to pull a large section of riders by launching its entry-level supersport motorcycle Ninja ZX-25R in Asia and Australia in July last year.
The range also comprises other middleweight supersport bikes such as Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-10R. With all three motorcycles widely applauded for their performance and dynamics, rumours suggest that Team Green is now planning to expand the ZX lineup by introducing a new Ninja ZX-4R.
New Ninja ZX-4R
Reports indicate that this new Ninja ZX-4R will most likely be based on the smaller ZX-25R instead of the larger ZX-6R in order to keep the cost in check in various markets across the world. Ninja 25-R’s platform could prove to be more cost-effective since it can be extended to accommodate a slightly bigger model. For example, the front alloy wheel can house a dual disc set-up which could double up the anchorage power for ZX-4R.
Updated Powertrain
The ZX-4R, like other models in the series, will be powered by a high-revving inline four-cylinder motor but carrying a displacement of 400cc. Murmurs going around claim that this engine has been built by enlarging the bore of the ZX-25R while also adding a new set of crank and pistons.
Kawasaki ZX25R
This will be complemented by an updated ECU to ramp up the power and torque output. However, no official output figures have been revealed yet.
While ZX-25R pushes out 50 bhp, the enlarged motor in ZX-4R could likely churn out 65 horses. This would make it around 20 bhp more powerful than the 400cc parallel-twin motor of the standard Ninja 400.
Figures like these would put it against the likes of more premium supersport motorcycles such as Aprilia RS660 and the upcoming Yamaha R7. To handle the extra firepower, Ninja ZX-4R could be equipped with more premium hardware.
Updated Dynamics
This will include a pair of inverted forks at front, a linked mono-shock at rear, twin front discs with radial calipers and a single disc at rear. It is also likely to offer features like a bi-directional quick-shifter, a traction control system and multiple riding modes as standard. At this point in time, everything is mere speculation but if indeed such a motorcycle based on ZX-25R is in development, it shouldn’t be too long before it comes out. More

2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400
Enthusiasts would definitely want Kawasaki Ninja 400 to be re-launched in India
As part of its 2021 update, Kawasaki Ninja 400 has received two new colour options in China. Customers can now choose from Metal Twilight Blue and Metal Deep Grey. The earlier colour options of KRT Lime Green and Metallic Spark Black will continue to be available.
Design, engine, specs remain same
Apart from the new colour options, Ninja 400 will be largely the same as earlier. The bike has an aggressive front fascia with twin LED headlights, darkened windscreen, and sporty rear view mirrors.
The cockpit has a multi-function instrument console that displays a range of information including gear position. Other key features include clip-on style handlebar, low seat height, and upswept exhaust. The bike offers balanced ergonomics that’s both sporty and relaxed.
Kawasaki Ninja 400 comes with a 399cc parallel twin engine. In China, the numbers are 46 ps of max power at 9600 RPM and 37.2 Nm of peak torque at 8000 RPM. It is mated to a 6-speed transmission.
2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400
Kawasaki Ninja 400 India launch prospects
Ninja 400 was launched here in 2018 and it was counted amongst the best sub-400cc motorcycles available at that time. However, the motorcycle had limited sales in the country, primarily due to its high price tag of Rs 4.99 lakh (last known price, ex-showroom). As upgrade to BS6 would have further increased prices, it was decided to discontinue the bike. That happened in December 2019, around four months prior to the enforcement of BS6 emission norms.
It is not certain if Kawasaki is planning to reintroduce Ninja 400 in the Indian market. It is among the bikes that Kawasaki has not updated to meet stricter emission norms like Euro 5 / BS6. Apart from China, Ninja 400 is available in markets where emission norms are not that stringent. These include countries like USA and Japan.
For Ninja 400 to be viable for the Indian market, Kawasaki will have to work on reducing its price. One of its nearest rivals is KTM RC 390, which is available at a starting price of Rs 2.53 lakh. Benelli 302R is another contender, which is expected to be launched soon. It could be offered at a starting price of Rs 3.50 lakh.
Competitive pricing can be quite beneficial for a price sensitive market like India. Companies like Bajaj and Yamaha have been getting good results with their competitive pricing strategy. We have seen something similar with BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS as well. If Ninja 400 can reduce the price gap with rivals, it can deliver better results in its second innings in the country. More

Image for reference. Credit – Vinod NareshanKawasaki dominates the premium motorcycle segment, with a range of options from 650cc – 1000cc
For better care and safety of its motorcycles and to ensure complete peace of mind for customers, Kawasaki has launched a new post-sales package named K-Care. It’s a one-of-its-kind comprehensive package covering both extended warranty as well as annual maintenance contract (AMC).
One of the key advantages of K-care is that it can be used at any of the Kawasaki authorised service centre in India. This will be hugely beneficial for long distance riders as well as customers who often change cities.
Kawasaki K-Care extended warranty
Under K-Care, Kawasaki customers get two years of standard warranty and additional two years of extended warranty. The standard two year warranty is applicable for the first 30,000 km or two years’ time from the date of purchase, whichever is earlier. In a similar manner, the extended two year warranty covers 20,000 km. In total, customers get 50k km or 4 years of warranty.
The standard warranty and extended warranty will remain valid in case the motorcycle is sold during the tenure period. The extended warranty will be beneficial for customers, as it will enhance the resale value of the motorcycle. The warranty under K-Care will commence from the date of sale of the motorcycle to the first owner.
Kawasaki K-Care
Kawasaki K-Care annual maintenance contract
Under this package, customers can save on service cost related to eight preventive maintenance services. This will be applicable for a period of four years. During this time, customers can get their motorcycle’s engine oil changed eight time, oil filter change four times and brake fluid replacement one time.
Kawasaki K-Care
The AMC will also cover other routine service and maintenance checks that will be carried out at regular intervals during the four year period. The AMC is transferable, which means subsequent owner can also benefit in case of resale.
As of now, Kawasaki K-Care package is available only for new customers of MY21 Ninja ZX-10R. Based on response, Kawasaki may introduce this option for other motorcycles in its portfolio. To activate K-Care, customers will have to purchase the EW and AMC on the same date, as the motorcycle’s sales invoice date. The package will be applicable only when the MY21 Ninja ZX-10R is purchased from a Kawasaki authorized dealership.
It is also important to note that K-Care does not cover road side assistance (RSA). To know more about K-Care, its pricing and applicable terms and conditions, customers can approach their nearest Kawasaki dealership. More

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Prices for select Kawasaki models will be increased except those that were recently launched
In a trend that is spreading like fire, another automotive manufacturer has decided to increase prices of its products at the start of the new financial year 2021-22. This time it is Japanese superbike brand Kawasaki which has announced that it will be hiking the prices of its models from April 1, 2021.
The hike in prices ranges between Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000. Prices of some of the recently launched models such as the BS6 compliant Ninja 300 and Ninja ZX-10R have been left untouched. Other bikes that will not see any price revisions are Z H2, Z H2 SE, KLX110, and KLX140G, out of which the latter two haven’t been launched in India yet.
Revised Prices
Ninja 650 has received a price hike of Rs 15,000 and will now be offered at Rs 6.54 lakh (ex-showroom). Its elder sibling Ninja 1000SX will now be available at a price of Rs 11.29 lakh against the last price of Rs 11.04 lakh.
Coming to the naked series of Kawasaki models, Z650 will now be priced at Ra 6.18 lakh after an increment of Rs 15,000. A similar hike has been observed for Z900 as well which will now be priced at Rs 8.34 lakh from next week onwards.
Kawasaki India Price List – April 2021 (ex-sh)
The Japanese brand’s adventure motorcycles- Versys 650 and Versys 1000 have received a price hike of Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively. They will now be offered at a price of Rs 7.08 lakh and Rs 11.44 lakh respectively.
The company’s only power cruiser Vulcan S has received a price increment of Rs 10,000 and is now available at a price of Rs 6.04 lakh. The naked retro classic motorcycle W800 has faced a price hike of Rs 10,000 and is now priced at Rs 7.19 lakh. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
Upcoming Versys X300
Kawasaki is said to launch more BS6 updated bikes in the near future as well. The most prominent of those being Versys X300. It will be powered by the same 296cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel-twin engine which powers the recently launched Ninja 300 BS6.
This engine pumps out 38.4 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm. This unit is mated to a six-speed gearbox and will likely be paired with a slipper and assist clutch. It is expected to be launched in the coming weeks. More

New Kawasaki Ninja 300. Image – Vinod NareshanKawasaki Ninja 300 competes against the likes of TVS Apache RR 310 and KTM RC 390
Online shopping sites have witnessed exponential growth in their businesses in the last few years, even more during the Covid-19 pandemic. To make use of this popularity, the new 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 300 will be now available for booking from online retail giant Amazon.
Ninja 300 Booking Through Amazon
This is the first instance where a premium automotive brand has opted to accept bookings through an online shopping site. However, one still has to visit the nearest Kawasaki showroom to take delivery of the entry-level Ninja. An online user can book the faired sports bike by paying a token amount of Rs 3,000.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 Online Booking
In return, Amazon will send a pre-booking voucher at the user’s doorstep which then can be redeemed against the bike’s ex-showroom price. For reference, in its latest iteration, Ninja 300 has been priced at Rs 3.18 lakh (ex-showroom).
This pre-booking voucher comes with a few terms and conditions in order to satisfy a clear transaction. This has been done to limit the multiple visits to the showroom. With this, a user only needs to visit the dealership at the time of delivery of his/her motorcycle.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 Online Booking
2021 Ninja 300 Design Updates
The updated Ninja 300 has already started reaching dealerships across the country. As we have already covered in our previous stories, the 2021 Ninja has only subtle cosmetic updates over its predecessor.
Kawasaki Ninja 300 Online Booking
In terms of its styling, it continues to sport familiar design elements including an aggressive dual headlamp setup, a muscular fuel tank, split-style seats, a chrome heat shield on the muffler, upswept exhaust and a minimalist tail section.
Also, the turn indicators are now integrated into the fairing-mounted wing mirrors. The motorcycle gets a fresh appeal thanks to the new colour schemes on offer. These include Lime Green, Candy Lime Green and Ebony. One of these options utilises a white engine cowl with red highlights which enhances its sporty appeal.
Engine Specifications
As far as performance is concerned, it employs the same 296cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine although it is now BS6 compliant. It generates an output of 38.4 bhp at 11,000 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 10,000 rpm and is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper and assist clutch for smoother gear shifts.
Dynamics of the BS4 Ninja 300 has been carried forward to the BS6 Ninja which comprises a tube diamond steel frame that is suspended on 37 mm telescopic front forks and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at rear. Anchoring duties are handled by 290mm front and 220mm rear petal disc brakes while a safety net is provided by dual-channel ABS as standard. More

2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R BS6The new 2021 ZX-10R sits at the top end of Kawasaki’s Ninja lineup in India
Kawasaki had launched the updated Ninja ZX-10R internationally in November last year and now the Japanese superbike manufacturer has brought the faired speed monster to India. The company will bring the new ZX10R as a full import via the CBU route and has priced its flagship track machine at Rs 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The latest iteration of Ninja ZX10R has been made available in two colour schemes- Flat Ebony Type 2 and Lime Green. Team Green has made a host of cosmetic as well as mechanical updates that have helped enhance the performance in order to make this litre-class motorcycle move faster.
Design Updates
Starting with its styling, it now sports a much sharper and more aerodynamic design which reduces drag resistance and increases downforce. This is courtesy of a taller windscreen and a revised bodywork.
It flaunts a new set of dual LED headlights and taillights which look sleeker than before. It also receives a new pair of wing mirrors which are mounted on the front cowling with integrated turn indicators. Other noticeable updates include an aerodynamically updated rear cowl, repositioned footpegs and a revised handlebar.
2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R BS6
The sports bike also features Kawasaki’s River Mark decal that compliments Team Green’s sixth consecutive win at the WorldSBK. It isn’t just the aesthetics that have been updated but also the mechanicals which has seen some major upgrades.
2021 Ninja ZX10R makes some crucial changes to its geometry by shifting its balance forward that has led to lighter handling and improved cornering performance. Its hardware configuration has also been altered significantly.
Improved Mechanicals & Features
The swingarm pivot has been lowered by 1mm and it has been made 8mm longer. Suspension duties are taken care of by Showa Balance Free Fork at front and a gas-charged shock absorber at rear both of which have been slightly tweaked in favour of a sportier ride. Stopping power is received from a massive twin-disc setup of 330 mm Brembo discs at front and a 220 mm disc at the rear.
2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R BS6
Being a flagship, there is plenty of rider assist tech on offer with the new Ninja ZX10R managed by a Bosch six-axis IMU including electronic cruise control, cornering management function, engine brake control, ABS, launch control, multiple riding modes, a bidirectional quick-shifter and much more. It receives a new Bluetooth-enabled multifunctional 4.3-inch TFT display which also houses Kawasaki’s RIDEOLOGY APP.
Updated Powertrain
Coming to its most critical aspect- performance, the new Ninja ZX10R derives its energy from a BS6 compliant 998cc, liquid-cooled, in-line four-cylinder engine which has been tuned to spit out 200 bhp (210 bhp with improved RAM Air intake system) at 13,200rpm and 114 Nm of peak torque at 11,400rpm. This motor is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox and also gets a new cooling system along with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating on finger followers. More