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PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

Power, agility, charisma, aggressiveness and performance are few of the synonyms that have come to be associated with Kawasaki bikes. A sneak peek into how Kawasaki bikes enamoured the Indian bike lovers.

Kawasaki Motors came into existence in 1954 and since then the company has never looked back. The company has made a great reputation for itself in the automobile industry in India, by delivering great quality motor bikes. The Japanese firm is well known for its commanding racing bikes and already introduced few of the very successful motorcycle models for speed enthusiast across the globe.

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PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

The low weights, powerful, stylish models of Kawasaki bikes gave the bike racing a major boost and surely created passion among bike lovers for racing.
 
Presently Kawasaki India, a fully owned Japanese firm, has two sports bike to offer: Kawasaki Ninja 250 R and Kawasaki Ninja 650 R.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

These two light, powerful and intricately designed speed-stars are a huge hit on Indian roads, especially the Ninja 250 R model. Kawasaki in collaboration with Bajaj Auto sells these mean machines in India.
 
The 250cc motorcycle segment is looking out to be the most exciting and growing segment in the Indian automotive industry. Nowadays the passion of riding speed motorcycles has influenced the young generation bike enthusiasts in India. Bike lovers prefer to invest on sport bikes that brighten up their riding ambitions and offer a distinct elegance to their individuality.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

Capitalising on these, Kawasaki brought the Ninja 250 R for speed admirers in India. The firm has already started delivering this street-fighter to meet the rising demand and to cater the Indian sports bike lovers.
 
Recently, Kawasaki launched new Ninja 650 R with more dynamic and aggressive look. With Ninja 650 R, Kawaski directly targets the sports bike lovers and young lot of Indian bike consumers.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

The charismatic Ninja 650 R houses a 649cc four-stroke, DDHC 8 Valve, parallel twin engine that develops 72 PS of hefty power at 8500 RPM and 66 Nm of max torque at 7000 RPM. The road-star is designed for providing smooth riding experience.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

Powered by 249 cc liquid cooled, DOHC parallel twin engine Ninja 250 R delivers smooth and step-free power. Designed for rider friendly response, Ninja 250 R surprises the rider with the high RPM performance. This bike features a dual throttle valve for acknowledging power across the advance range and for better fuel consumption.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

The 2-into-1 exhaust system of Ninja 250R adds low and mid-range torque value and helps the bike to achieve bland and step free curve. The powerful engine of Ninja 250 R is linked with six speed manual transmissions.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

Globally, in the field of sports as well, Kawaski holds a big name. During the 90s Kawasaki launched its most successful model ZZR-R1100 which dominated the segment for a long time. The Kawasaki model which created sensation across nations is Ninja.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

Kawasaki Ninja is an instant hit and the mean machine is one of the most powerful superbikes amongst all sports bike. Kawasaki also offers cruiser bikes along with racing bikes.

PICS: The stunning success of Kawasaki bikes in India!

Last updated on: April 19, 2012 19:18 IST

In order to cater masculine and macho looking bike enthusiasts, Kawasaki launched Vulcan. Vulcan is an eye-catching machine which is affordable, more efficient and reliable. The availability of the bike is also being taken care of.