Kawasaki may launch
their two super-sport motorcycles in India, the ZX-10R and the ZX0-14R by this
September, reports Overdrive. There have not been any official announcement in
this regard, but expect the ZX-10R and the ZX-14R to be launched in India
through completely-built-up (CBU) route with a price tag of around Rs 15 lakh
and Rs 17 lakh respectively.
It is likely that both
of the motorcycles will be sold through Bajaj’s Pro-Biking dealership which
previously had the Kawasaki branding and now replaced with its Austrian
company, KTM. Bajaj Auto was planning to launch the Kawasaki ZX-10R in India
few years back but Kawasaki was against the Indian authorities’ rule of the
number plate on the front and the saree guard. Indian authorities expected the
front number plate to be placed on the visor, however Kawasaki objected it as
they feared at high speeds the plate might come off and hit the rider which
might result in a crash. The low volumes and high operating costs also might
have resulted in this decision. However, looks like the company has finally
realised the potential of premium motorcycle growth in India looking at Harley
Davidson’s sales numbers.
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.
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