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

straight6 · 13th May 2009, 22:53

Blah blah blah. We shall see

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IronWolf · 14th May 2009, 00:36

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Kawasaki will provide the necessary training and parts back-up. Pricing details will be revealed at the time of launch. Industry sources say the bike will be priced above Rs 1 lakh.

They are now just poking at customers in waiting, like us. 'Priced above 1 Lakh' ? how lame can this reporter get?

It could be 100,000 or 499,000? Go figure it out yourself?

muneemmk · 14th May 2009, 00:44

No new exciting bike in the 150cc + category to check out ,so took the plunge and went to a Bajaj showroom and had a look at the 200 and 220 Pulsars, The Sales representatives themselves hinted that the bike is already getting a make over this month itself and that the 220 is being relaunched with 3 model variants. Lets wait and see,what kind of effect kawasaki has on Bajaj so far.

maxj2005 · 15th May 2009, 01:39

Didnt we hear long back that KTM too would launch its Duke with co-operation with bajaj. Here is an update

Bajaj-KTM to unveil streetbikes at 2010 AutoExpo in New Delhi*-*WheelsUnplugged Automobile Industry News

Streetbikes from Bajaj-KTM to be unveiled at Auto Expo 2010

prince_pervez · 15th May 2009, 08:38

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Originally Posted by prince_pervez

In India, seven to eight of every 10 buyers of two-wheelers go for a low-powered commuter bike with an engine capacity of 100-125cc. But there has been robust growth in demand for bikes with an engine of more than 150cc capacity.

If this is true then we know why this segement is overcrowded and why manufacturers are launching more and more 150c Bike. Mileage kitna hain caterers.

sammyboy · 15th May 2009, 17:38

Max, they can unveil what they want, its about when they actually launch it.

doctorque · 15th May 2009, 17:48

Bajaj is delaying it more and more and more. It is probably recession that bajaj has not introduced a performance bike and for which prospective buyers are paying the biggest price. TIME.

maxj2005 · 15th May 2009, 19:47

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

Max, they can unveil what they want, its about when they actually launch it.

It has been now a long time we have been hearing about bajaj and its future launches

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Every year they say next year pukka.

straight6 · 16th May 2009, 02:21

The bike has been there at ARAI since a few months now. I just heard that hey are planning to launch it towards he end of June. In the rains??!!

sammyboy · 16th May 2009, 12:54

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The bike has been there at ARAI since a few months now. I just heard that hey are planning to launch it towards he end of June. In the rains??!!

Rain, snow, hail, sleet whatever Just launch it Bajaj. I really hope your prediction comes true Str6.

sammyboy · 22nd June 2009, 00:19

Just saw the Car and Bike show.. Bajaj has confirmed the launch of the NInja in August. I really hope it turns out to be true.

straight6 · 22nd June 2009, 07:06

I was told it will be launched around Diwali. Again.

prince_pervez · 22nd June 2009, 07:09

Awesome news bring it on! Whether be it rains or thunder storms! Just get the darn thing in the market.

sammyboy · 23rd June 2009, 14:56

Well in the launch of the 220 Mr. Bajaj has said that the Ninja would be launched within 3 months, exactly the timeframe Straight6 mentioned.

Proxima · 23rd June 2009, 15:32

That's good to hear sammyboy. My gut feel is that the Ninja will cost about 3.5-4 L. It costs 4000 USD in the US so if it is a CBU, it should cost 4L.

But even if it is launched at 4L, it will have many takers IMO. I'm hoping its launched at less than 3L.

Straight6 - will it be the 2008 or the 2009 Ninja 250 that will come? The 2009 one looks good.
2009 Ninja® 250R Sport - Kawasaki.com

What is the bikes BHP rating? Mileage is 61 MPG which is 20KPL. Should get atleast 15 KPL I guess.

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muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 833 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	No new exciting bike in the 150cc + category to check out ,so took the plunge and went to a Bajaj showroom and had a look at the 200 and 220 Pulsars, The Sales representatives themselves hinted that the bike is already getting a make over this month itself and that the 220 is being relaunched with 3 model variants. Lets wait and see,what kind of effect kawasaki has on Bajaj so far.
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maxj2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 9 Times	Didnt we hear long back that KTM too would launch its Duke with co-operation with bajaj. Here is an update Bajaj-KTM to unveil streetbikes at 2010 AutoExpo in New Delhi-WheelsUnplugged Automobile Industry News Streetbikes from Bajaj-KTM to be unveiled at Auto Expo 2010 Last edited by maxj2005 : 15th May 2009 at 01:42.
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sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 523 Times View My Garage	Max, they can unveil what they want, its about when they actually launch it.
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doctorque BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 565 Thanked: 404 Times	Bajaj is delaying it more and more and more. It is probably recession that bajaj has not introduced a performance bike and for which prospective buyers are paying the biggest price. TIME.
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straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 300 Times	The bike has been there at ARAI since a few months now. I just heard that hey are planning to launch it towards he end of June. In the rains??!!
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sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 523 Times View My Garage	Just saw the Car and Bike show.. Bajaj has confirmed the launch of the NInja in August. I really hope it turns out to be true.
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straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 300 Times	I was told it will be launched around Diwali. Again.
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Awesome news bring it on! Whether be it rains or thunder storms! Just get the darn thing in the market. Last edited by prince_pervez : 22nd June 2009 at 07:21.
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sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 523 Times View My Garage	Well in the launch of the 220 Mr. Bajaj has said that the Ninja would be launched within 3 months, exactly the timeframe Straight6 mentioned.
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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 920 Thanked: 327 Times	That's good to hear sammyboy. My gut feel is that the Ninja will cost about 3.5-4 L. It costs 4000 USD in the US so if it is a CBU, it should cost 4L. But even if it is launched at 4L, it will have many takers IMO. I'm hoping its launched at less than 3L. Straight6 - will it be the 2008 or the 2009 Ninja 250 that will come? The 2009 one looks good. 2009 Ninja® 250R Sport - Kawasaki.com What is the bikes BHP rating? Mileage is 61 MPG which is 20KPL. Should get atleast 15 KPL I guess. Last edited by Proxima : 23rd June 2009 at 15:36.
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