Kawasaki W800:Expected price: Rs 6 lakhDemand for easy to ride and retro-styled motorcycles has risen in the recent past.For damping, the motorcycle features telescopic forks and twin dampers at the back. The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets a sharper fairing and sporty looking twin split headlamps, similar to the Ninja ZX-10R, which makes it look aggressive.5 lakhIn spite of being a versatile and easy-to-ride machine, the Kawasaki ER-6n couldnt appeal to many customers due to the lack of good looks. The new Kawasaki has been put through a strict diet, resulting in a weight drop of 23kg!The Kawasaki Z900 gets a cosmetic overhaul and its sharp lines have been evidently inspired from the evil-looking Z1000.5 – Rs 6. However, the bike maker has transformed the ER-6n into the new Z650. . Braking responsibilities are handled by twin disc brakes at the front and a single disc unit at the back, while ABS is standard.5 – Rs 6 lakhThe most important bike for the Japanese bikemaker in our market has undergone a cosmetic makeover which should make the new Ninja 650 more appealing to bikers. The Kawasaki W800 will square off against the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin and the Ducati Scrambler but we expect Kawasaki to undercut both its rival with respect to pricing.5 lakhThe Benelli Trk 502 has been on the wish list of several adventure-seeking bikers.Another important update on the new Ninja 650 is the revised multi-tubular aluminium frame. The new Z650 is pleasing to the eyes, has a chiselled tank, featuring a mirror paint finish quite like the Ninja H2, tank shrouds, contrast colour on the frame, and a sharper-looking headlight. The new motorcycle also gets equipped with slipper clutch and the saddle height is now lower at 790mm. The round headlamp, dash of chrome, sculpted tank, spoke wheels and the pea shooter style pipes endow the W800 with a charm that is difficult to resist.2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650:Expected price: Rs 5.The Trk 502 borrows its styling cues from the Ducati Multistrada 1200, with its beaky face and twin headlamps making it a handsome-looking motorcycle. The rear section has been redesigned and it also gets split seats, with the saddle height being lowered which will be appreciated by shorter riders. Suspension duties are handled by adjustable upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock unit at the rear that provides a suspension travel of 150mm at both ends.But the bike’s performance wouldn’t see much of a drop as the new tubular chassis has been instrumental in reducing the kerb weight of the motorcycle as well. British bikemaker Triumph Motorcycles has tasted success with its retro-styled Bonneville range of bikes and so has Ducati with its new Scrambler.Kawasaki Z900:Expected price: Rs 9 lakhThe Kawasaki Z800 is among the most popular bikes on sale in the middleweight performance segment of motorcycles. Despite delivering 115PS from its inline four powerplant and a competitive pricing, the Z800 had one shortcoming and that’s its high kerb weight. The bike was unveiled at the 2015 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. Braking hardware has also been improved as it gets revised callipers from Nissin and Bosch 9. The Kawasaki W800 is powered by a 773cc, air-cooled vertical twin mill with fuel injection that develops 48PS of power and 60Nm of peak torque.1 ABS system. Kawasaki engineers addressed this issue by launching the new Z900 as a replacement with cosmetic and mechanical changes.
We expect the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 to be offered with ABS as standard and it would be brought in via the CKD route. The Ninja 650 was the bike that helped establish the Kawasaki brand in the Indian performance segment and it still is among the most popular sports tourers in the country.Power to the motorcycle is achieved from a newly developed 500cc parallel twin mill that churns out 48PS of max power and 45Nm of peak torque. The new chassis has reduced the weight of the bike by a massive 19kg. Kawasaki also wants to join in the action and will launch the beautiful W800 in the Indian market.Kawasaki Z650Expected price: Rs 5. ABS has been given a miss to keep costs low. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox that is assisted by a hydraulic clutch. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. Being an adventure tourer, the Trk 502 comes with Pirelli Angel tyres of 120/70 R17 at the front and 160/60 R17 at the back, mounted on 17-inch spoked wheels. Power output hasn’t increased but mid-range performance of the bike nylon rollers has been improved and now it is Euro 4 emission norm compliant. It’s not just the styling that has been adapted as the new 948cc, in-line four-cylinder motor is also similar to its bigger sibling and delivers 125PS and 99Nm of peak torque as opposed to 112PS of the Z800. So, if you always desired a simple, easy to ride, retro style motorcycle with bulletproof reliability, well, the Kawasaki W800 should be in your sight.
The bike comes with a massive 20-litre fuel tank, apt for those long highway trips.Benelli Trk 502:Expected price: Rs 5. The bike has generated a lot of curiosity amongst Indian bike lovers as it will be one of the most affordable adventure tourer bikes in the market, after the Royal Enfield Himalayan. It is powered by a liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor that produces 68PS of power, 4PS less than its predecessor. Stopping power is achieved from 320mm twin discs with two-piston floating calliper at the front and a 260mm disc with twin-piston calliper at the rear. Underneath the simplistic styling lies a modern motorcycle.
We expect the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 to be offered with ABS as standard and it would be brought in via the CKD route. The Ninja 650 was the bike that helped establish the Kawasaki brand in the Indian performance segment and it still is among the most popular sports tourers in the country.Power to the motorcycle is achieved from a newly developed 500cc parallel twin mill that churns out 48PS of max power and 45Nm of peak torque. The new chassis has reduced the weight of the bike by a massive 19kg. Kawasaki also wants to join in the action and will launch the beautiful W800 in the Indian market.Kawasaki Z650Expected price: Rs 5. ABS has been given a miss to keep costs low. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox that is assisted by a hydraulic clutch. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. Being an adventure tourer, the Trk 502 comes with Pirelli Angel tyres of 120/70 R17 at the front and 160/60 R17 at the back, mounted on 17-inch spoked wheels. Power output hasn’t increased but mid-range performance of the bike nylon rollers has been improved and now it is Euro 4 emission norm compliant. It’s not just the styling that has been adapted as the new 948cc, in-line four-cylinder motor is also similar to its bigger sibling and delivers 125PS and 99Nm of peak torque as opposed to 112PS of the Z800. So, if you always desired a simple, easy to ride, retro style motorcycle with bulletproof reliability, well, the Kawasaki W800 should be in your sight.
The bike comes with a massive 20-litre fuel tank, apt for those long highway trips.Benelli Trk 502:Expected price: Rs 5. The bike has generated a lot of curiosity amongst Indian bike lovers as it will be one of the most affordable adventure tourer bikes in the market, after the Royal Enfield Himalayan. It is powered by a liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor that produces 68PS of power, 4PS less than its predecessor. Stopping power is achieved from 320mm twin discs with two-piston floating calliper at the front and a 260mm disc with twin-piston calliper at the rear. Underneath the simplistic styling lies a modern motorcycle.
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