Kawasaki India to launch new motorcycle on September 4

India Kawasaki Motors will be launching a new super sport motorcycle for the Indian market on September 4. Previous reports suggested that the company is gearing up to launch both the Ninja ZX-10R and the ZX-14R s motorcycles in India. However, there is a possibility only one of the two will be launched this Wednesday, while the other will be launched during the festive season.

 If both the motorcycles –the Kawasaki ZX-10R and the ZX-14R motorcycles are launched, they are likely to be priced at Rs 15 lakh and Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively and will be brought to India through completely-built-unit (CBU) route. At this price point, the number of buyers is limited but Bajaj-Kawasaki alliance wants to make its presence more visible in the premium motorcycle segment. The company already sells the Ninja 300 and the Ninja 650 in India through completely-knocked-down (CKD) route and with the addition of these two machines; it is will fill the 1000cc and 1400cc segment.  Both the motorcycles will be sold through Bajaj’s Pro-Biking dealership and will be available only in selected regions during the initial days.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is Japanese company’s flagship model and is powered by a 998cc inline-four liquid cooled engine that develops 197PS and is mated to six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle features the S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control) system making this machine a perfect track tool.

The Ninja ZX-14R on the other hand is one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world and is powered by 1441cc inline-four liquid cooled engine. It is sold in the American market with the optional ABS, but we are not sure if the company will launch this variant in India.

Stay tuned to BikeWale as we get you more details of the Kawasaki machines.