2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. EDIT - Launched at Rs. 2.7L Ex Showroom

PatienceWins · 7th October 2009, 18:06

I am disappointed!! I think Bajaj has done a fairly good job in pricing it. But being a family man I cannot spend so much on an indulgence.

I have set my eyes on Bullet 500 EFI now. I do not have to worry about ground clearance while tacking bangalore humps and save some money too.

Technocrat · 7th October 2009, 18:16

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

A Honda Shine sells for 2000 pounds in the UK so lets keep things objective here.

Do they Import the Shine? If they did I am sure it would have costed much more than what it costs here right now.

I couldn't find Shine on Honda's Uk site But if it does sell for 2000 pounds then I am glad that We arent the only ones ripped by Honda

Mpower · 7th October 2009, 18:17

Suddenly Hyosung Comet at 1.75 looks like a steal...not to mention the Aquila. Rajiv disappointed us...Anand are you listening?

Technocrat · 7th October 2009, 18:23

Deep, the Comet was at 1.9 on road. It was surely VFM but people did cry overpriced song at that time as well.

This bike has much more than the comet.

MurtazaGhiya · 7th October 2009, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Proxima

The P220 should have the best figures here, right?

Precisely, 3722 INR per BHP considering the OTR price as 78180 (Pune) and 21 BHP pcaked in the engine

extreme_torque · 7th October 2009, 18:26

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

Do they Import the Shine? If they did I am sure it would have costed much more than what it costs here right now.

I couldn't find Shine on Honda's Uk site But if it does sell for 2000 pounds then I am glad that We arent the only ones ripped by Honda

I am sorry not Shine but the CBF Stunner, for 2090 Pounds on road. I just wanted you to note that European prices should not be indicative of the Indian prices.
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Originally Posted by Mpower

Suddenly Hyosung Comet at 1.75 looks like a steal...not to mention the Aquila. Rajiv disappointed us...Anand are you listening?

Had a look at the Comet and was shocked by the sub-standard quality. The pricing is indicative of the quality in this case.

Technocrat · 7th October 2009, 18:31

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I just wanted you to note that European prices should not be indicative of the Indian prices.

Yes I agree, I only quoted EU price as many people said that it cost same or less in other countries, that's all.

Trust_In_Thrust · 7th October 2009, 19:21

i hope TVS launches something in 250cc like the one they showcased in the auto expo a a4 cylinder 250 cc , 6 speed . Bajaj has crashed my hopes as just for 250 cc i will not spend this money .Also since SKD/CKD is the way , the spares will also be expensive too.
I have a strong feeling Yamaha is doing a wait and watch policy.

prince_pervez · 7th October 2009, 19:44

Sigh! I'm reminded of the following quote:
'All desirable things in life are either fattening,banned or married to someone else.'
Add expensive to that.

sats · 7th October 2009, 20:04

Overpriced crotch rocket. On-road Bangalore prices would be terrible. Going back to listening to Shattered Dreams...

EssYouWe · 7th October 2009, 20:11

I can not understand how people can say its overpriced and then commend Bajaj on the pricing in the same breath.

*pissed off*

All my dreams shattered. Stupid BAL.

prince_pervez · 7th October 2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by EssYouWe

I can not understand how people can say its overpriced and then commend Bajaj on the pricing in the same breath.

*pissed off*

All my dreams shattered. Stupid BAL.

I think majorly because it is not totally out of reach. 3+ ex-showroom would have been a disaster. Yes for people like me who are overly optimistic, read 2.2L ex - sh. what you said is right.

safari_lover · 7th October 2009, 20:28

Overpriced or not, I am glad that they have launched it here. This will surely trigger the competition to launch more such products. I hope TVS is one amongst them, too.

Moreover, there are already reports of Bajaj, with KTM, developing new bikes.I am sure Bajaj will make them more affordable. So definitely there will be a option for everybody, soon.

EssYouWe · 7th October 2009, 20:35

@Pervez

Absolutely agree man. I was going to definitely book one had it been 2.5 OTR. 3 is just way too over the top.

KRRaj · 7th October 2009, 20:47

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Originally Posted by prince_pervez

Sigh! I'm reminded of the following quote:
'All desirable things in life are either fattening,banned or married to someone else.'
Add expensive to that.

Isnt it true?

I really was dreaming of getting this one within the year. No Hopes now.

7th October 2009, 18:06	#436
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	I am disappointed!! I think Bajaj has done a fairly good job in pricing it. But being a family man I cannot spend so much on an indulgence. I have set my eyes on Bullet 500 EFI now. I do not have to worry about ground clearance while tacking bangalore humps and save some money too.
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7th October 2009, 18:17	#438
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Suddenly Hyosung Comet at 1.75 looks like a steal...not to mention the Aquila. Rajiv disappointed us...Anand are you listening?
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Deep, the Comet was at 1.9 on road. It was surely VFM but people did cry overpriced song at that time as well. This bike has much more than the comet.
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Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	i hope TVS launches something in 250cc like the one they showcased in the auto expo a a4 cylinder 250 cc , 6 speed . Bajaj has crashed my hopes as just for 250 cc i will not spend this money .Also since SKD/CKD is the way , the spares will also be expensive too. I have a strong feeling Yamaha is doing a wait and watch policy.
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Sigh! I'm reminded of the following quote: 'All desirable things in life are either fattening,banned or married to someone else.' Add expensive to that.
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sats BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 112 Thanked: 36 Times	Overpriced crotch rocket. On-road Bangalore prices would be terrible. Going back to listening to Shattered Dreams...
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EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	I can not understand how people can say its overpriced and then commend Bajaj on the pricing in the same breath. pissed off All my dreams shattered. Stupid BAL.
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7th October 2009, 20:28	#448
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	Overpriced or not, I am glad that they have launched it here. This will surely trigger the competition to launch more such products. I hope TVS is one amongst them, too. Moreover, there are already reports of Bajaj, with KTM, developing new bikes.I am sure Bajaj will make them more affordable. So definitely there will be a option for everybody, soon. Last edited by safari_lover : 7th October 2009 at 20:29.
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7th October 2009, 20:35	#449
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	@Pervez Absolutely agree man. I was going to definitely book one had it been 2.5 OTR. 3 is just way too over the top.
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