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Sunday, June 12, 2011

India gets 650cc Ninja


Bajaj recently introduced the Kawasaki Ninja 650R at their corporate office in Pune. Equipped with all the latest technology, barring ABS, and up to date styling the 650R is quite a head turner and is available only in Kawasaki green for now. Dual headlamps on the sharp fairing, dual disc brakes at the front, an underslung exhaust and an off-set monoshock strut at the rear add to the Ninja's sporty styling.It also get a proper digital instrument cluster for all the important readouts.

Overview of Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Kawasaki India has launched the Ninja 650R in India and it is for sure that it is the best bike in its segment in comparison to Suzuki and Honda who are also planning to launch their 600cc+ bikes in India. Kawasaki Ninja 650R is priced at Rs. 4.57 lakhs (Ex-showroom New Delhi) and Rs. 4.62 lakhs (On-Road Mumbai), which seems to be very competitive considering the fact that it is a 650cc liquid cooled bike. The booking amount for Kawasaki Ninja 650R is 50000 rupees.

“We conceived Bajaj Probiking 6 years ago with the objective of making it the default destination for motorbike enthusiasts looking for looking for premium and performance bikes. The Ninja 650R is the next step in realizing that objective.” He added, “The Kawasaki Ninja 250R has been a success with 1500 of these speed machines sold to date. It is now joined by its larger sibling to rule the roads,” Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto, said.

Price of Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Kawasaki India has launched the Ninja 650R in India and priced it very competitively at Rs. 4.57 lakhs (Ex-showroom New Delhi) and Rs. 4.62 lakhs (On-Road Mumbai). The Kawasaki Ninja 650R costs less in Mumbai, than in Delhi, as the bike is assembled in the Maharashtra, saving the customer logistics costs. It is for sure that it will be a huge success because it is the best looking 650cc bike in comparison to other bikes in this segment.

Fast Facts About Kawasaki Ninja 650R


- Price is Rs. 4.57 lakhs (Ex-showroom New Delhi)
- On-Road price in Mumbai is only Rs. 4.62 lakhs
- It costs less in Mumbai because it is assembled in the Maharashtra, saving the customer logistics costs.
- Booking amount is 50000 rupees
- Is available in only one shade - Lime Green
- Engine is 4-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC
- Maximum power is 71 Bhp at 8500 rpm
- Maximum torque is 65.68 at 7000 rpm
- Will be sold through through ProBiking centres in 30 cities

Engine of Kawasaki Ninja 650R

The Kawasaki Ninja 650R is powered by a 4 stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder, parallel twin engine that comes with 649cc of displacement. This awesome powertrain does develop a maximum power of 71 Bhp at 8500 rpm and generates a top torque of 65.68 Nm at 7000 rpm. The new fuel injection and explosion settings on this torque engine are cautiously selected to improve bottom-end torque, smooth low-mid rpm response and allow it to rev more quickly.

Shades available in Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Kawasaki Ninja 650R is available in only one shade:

- Lime Green

Technical Highlights of Kawasaki Ninja 650R

• Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve fuel injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium rpm range
• Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable
• Minimal vibration via a 180° crankshaft driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump
• Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling
• Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space
• High-capacity radiator for increased cooling efficiency
• Coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system
• Fuel injection settings boosts the engine’s bottom-end torque while letting it rev quicker
• Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability
• Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI® system’s ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to a constant-velocity carburetor
• Auto-fast idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
• Lightweight fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank
• Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimension of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim, minimalist frame
• Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back
• Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in a “cassette”-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance chores
• Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height
• Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim
• Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass the stringent Euro-III emission regulations
• 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light
• Under-engine muffler placement for mass centralization and a low center of gravity

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