The two electric motorcycles are also said to have bodywork similar to the brand's 400cc counterparts

Kawasaki showcased two electric motorcycles at last year's EICMA show in Milan. Now, according to reports, both electric bikes are ready for launch.

The reports state that the pair of electric motorcycles from the Japanese brand has begun their homologation process in Australia, indicating it could be one of the first international markets to receive the Kawasaki e-bikes. The homologation filings have designated the two bikes as Ninja e-1 and Z e-1.

The two electric motorcycles are also said to have bodywork similar to the brand's 400cc counterparts, the Ninja 400 and Z400. While the prototypes showcased last year had a power output of around 15 BHP, the homologation filing in Australia lists a power output of 9 kW (12 BHP). It also reveals that the Z e-1 could weigh around 135 kg, while the Ninja e-1 tips the scale at 140 kg

Kawasaki is yet to reveal whether or not the two e-motorcycles would come with removable batteries. However, earlier reports suggested the bikes could be offered with two removable battery packs, each weighing 12 kg and having a combined output of 3 kWh. If this holds true, both electric motorcycles could come with limited range and top speed, making them the brand's first mass-market electric street bikes.

Source: Motorcycle.com

Kawasaki could launch the 2024 ZX-10R in India by the end of this year.

Kawasaki has revealed the 2024 edition of its litre-class superbike, the Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-10R comes in two colour schemes: Metallic Flat Spark Black with Ebony and Lime Green with Ebony, while the ZX-10RR is available in a single Lime Green with Ebony colour scheme.

Both the ZX-10R and its performance version - the ZX-10RR, carry forward the same 998cc, inline-4, liquid-cooled engine. However, the latter gets an Akrapovic exhaust, forged Marchesini wheels and a smoked windscreen.

In India, Kawasaki currently offers the ZX-10R, which could be replaced with the 2024 model by the end of this year. The ZX-10RR is unlikely to arrive at our shores.

The KX65 is designed for young riders and offers a low seat height of just 29.9 inches.

Kawasaki has launched two new KX series motorcross bikes in India. The KX65 is priced at Rs 3,12,000 and the KX112 costs Rs 4,87,800 (ex-showroom).

The KX65 and KX112 are purpose-built dirt bikes and are not road legal. The former is designed for young riders and offers a low seat height of just 29.9 inches. Both models get a raised front fender, single-piece seat with a narrow tail section and raised handlebars. The bikes ride on wire-spoke wheels shod with tube-type knobbly tyres.

The KX65 is powered by a 64cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 2-stroke engine, while the KX112 uses a 112cc 2-stroke motor. Both models feature a beefy front fork, a rear monoshock and disc brakes at both ends.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R gets revised valvetrain, intake system and other mechanical updates.

Kawasaki has showcased the updated Ninja ZX-6R for the European market. The supersport bike is now Euro5-compliant and reports suggest that it could be introduced in India as well.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R is powered by the same 636cc, in-line 4-cylinder engine as before. However, Kawasaki has made some changes to the valvetrain. The engine now gets revised cam profiles that are said to improve low-end grunt.

The injectors have also been tuned for better efficiency, while the pistons get molybdenum coating to reduce friction The new Ninja ZX-6R gets a revised intake system, featuring a 5.09-litre airbox and redesigned intake funnel. It also gets a new header and collector pipe.

The new ZX-6R features an adjustable Showa front fork and an adjustable Showa mono-shock at the rear. Braking is handled by twin 320 mm discs paired with new Nissin 4-piston calipers at the front and a 220 mm rear disc.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R comes with a quick-shifter as standard. The bike also gets a 4.3-inch digital instrument console with Bluetooth and three riding modes: Sport, Road and Rain, while safety features include traction control and Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-lock Brake System.

The 2023 Ninja 300 remains mechanically identical to its predecessor but complies with the latest OBD2 norms.

Kawasaki has announced the launch of the 2023 Ninja 300 in India. The bike is priced at Rs 3.43 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Ninja 300 is a fully-faired sports bike that features twin headlamps, a 2-piece stepped seat and a single-can exhaust. It comes with a clip-on handlebar and a semi-digital instrument console. The 2023 model is available in three new colours: Lime Green, Candy Lime Green and Metallic Moondust Grey.

The 2023 Ninja 300 carries forward the same diamond-type frame with telescopic forks up front and a mono-shock at the rear. The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres and gets petal-type discs at both ends supported by dual-channel ABS.

Powering the 2023 Ninja 300 is the same 296cc, parallel-twin engine that makes 38.4 BHP and 26.1 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.

I checked out multiple motorcycles online like the Royal Enfield Scram 411, Interceptor 650, Z900 and a few other Triumph and Honda models.

BHPian anandkumargb recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Recently I sold my BMW 310 RR. I hardly used it for a year; rode less than 2k kms. It was a good bike, sans the clunky gear shifts but I soon developed an itch to upgrade. My work needs me to use a car all weekdays. I only get to ride on Sundays, that too for household chores.

I have been a biker in my younger days, riding Suzuki Shogun, Yamaha RX 100, Yezdi Classic. I have done some TSD rallies and some wheelies in my heydays. So, Ride or not, a bike has to be parked in the garage; that's been a non-negotiable thumb rule with me.

After selling the BMW, the big question was which bike to buy now.

Budget was flexible; options were plenty. I basically wanted to go the pre-owned route for the value it offers and started spending hours on OLX. My shortlists were Scram 411, Interceptor, Z900, Triumphs, Honda 650 CBRs. Basically, I had no clarity on which bike I wanted. Sad part is that I get this clarity as soon as I buy a bike. Buyer's remorse always! Including this buy.

Scram because it offers good suspension and Interceptor because it has 47 horses. Test drove both and both failed to impress me. Former was underpowered, and latter was too heavy.

Then test rode the Triumph Trident and Tiger 660. I was mighty impressed with both bikes. They were fast and lightweight. I believe only Triumph bikes offer this rare combination. Every other bike, if it is fast, it has to be heavy. Anyway, I wasn't mentally ready to spend 10 lakhs for a bike just yet, maybe a few years down the lane.

My requirements were, the bike needs to be powerful, lightweight, good suspension.

Stumbled upon this AD on OLX of Ninja 650 2018 Nov model, Single owner, done 3700 kms. Did some homework and found the bike to be genuine; bargained a bit and closed the deal at a fair price. I bought myself a 2018 Ninja 650 KRT edition. It has run just 3700 kms in the last 4 years. Pristine condition and all service records in place.

After riding it for a few days, I felt I made a mistake buying this bike (Buyer's remorse). The reason being, I ride only in the city and the bike scraps its belly on some road humps. Never thought that ground clearance would be an issue with Bikes. I always thought Civics, Ford Figos had this issue. Guess, I didn't research enough about this bike. Versys 650 is what I needed in retrospect.

So much power and no proper roads in the city to ride. I am not the kind of a guy who rides out of town just for the sake of riding (started now).

Even though it had run just 200 kms after the previous service, a year had passed. So, got it serviced from Kawasaki, paid 6.5k and got peace of mind.

Recently went for a solo breakfast ride to Swati Delicacy on Hassan Road, 100 kms from Bangalore. This is the most frequented road by superbikes and supercars on weekends. I got to experience the bike and all its strengths and glory. The bike has plenty of juice even at higher speeds. All this adventure wearing just a T-shirt, jeans and helmet. Came back home and immediately bought a Rynox Tornado jacket and gloves.

Here is my take on the bike:

Positives

1. Power - 70 bhp, this bike is made for smooth tarmac highways. It will easily satisfy the need for speed.
2. Brakes - Front dual disc brakes are stunning. Small tap and the bike drops speed significantly.
3. Seat height - I am 5'7", and both my feet touch the ground flat. Big reason to consider this bike.
4. Weight - Even though it weighs 195 kgs, I don't feel the weight at parking or riding.
5. Looks - It is a head-turner and looks like a proper sports bike.
6. Service centre - It is near my house, and I hear that the Jayanagar Kawasaki is decent.
7. Ride and handling - Suspension is nice and soaks up undulations nicely. Handling is very nice. At triple-digit speeds, I didn't feel nervous and felt like the bike was riding on railway tracks, so stable.
8. Super light clutch and smooth gear shifts.
9. Low-end torque of the bike is amazing. No frequent gear shifts are required.
10. Tires - I can't make out if the stock tires had a good grip or not. Since I did not feel jittery at high speeds, I am listing it under positives.

Negatives

1. First one has to be the pathetic ground clearance. This will be the single reason for me to sell this bike in the future. Bike silencer hits humps even when riding solo.
2. Exhaust note is a big disappointment. It sounds like a Hero Splendor. No exhaust upgrade on this twin parallel will give me the sound of an inline 4. So, no point in upgrading.
3. City mileage is 20 kmpl and highway was 17 kmpl.
4. Rear brakes are poor
5. Haven't got a chance to ride at night but I hear the headlights are poor.

I got an almost new bike at half the sticker price; me happy!

But If I could go back in time, I would buy myself a Kawasaki Versys or Triumph Tiger 660.

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I feel it is unfair to compare it with the Bajaj CT100. This motorcycle is for a different set of people.

BHPian silver-stand recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Today, I took a test ride of the Kawasaki W175 at Kawasaki Hyderabad in Banjara Hills.

I needed to fill out a couple of forms for the test ride, including emergency contact details — which didn’t surprise me given the kind of sporty bikes they offer.

The sales guy was enthusiastic and let me ride the bike as long as I wanted. But I drove 5-6 KM.

Here are my findings

1. First of all, the comparisons with CT100 are unfair. It does feel like a proper retro bike, and despite its weight, it doesn’t feel so light — it feels slightly heavy but not as heavy and easy to handle.
2. It feels good for laidback or calm riding. I didn’t like pushing hard as I didn’t feel good with the kind of grunt it gives when pushed hard.
3. The gearing is awesome. The engine and gearbox combo is good. Throughout the test ride, I hadn’t remembered which gear I was in. I felt the bike and the engine and shifted up/down. If you downshift properly, there aren’t shocks from engine braking.
4. The rear brake is unsuitable for hard braking/stopping; it’s ideal for gradually slowing. The front disc brake felt good enough. And using both brakes offered confidence in stopping the bike.
5. No vibrations at all, though the top speed I have reached might be around 70 kmph.
6. The engine grunt felt more toward a long-stroke engine but didn’t feel exactly like a long-stroke engine.
7. While taking U-turns, I didn’t feel confident enough to bend the bike slightly — maybe with more riding, I might feel confident and comfortable.
8. The seating position felt natural and comfortable for the short ride. But I am not sure how it feels in the long run.
9. The bike is easier to handle in city traffic.
10. The side mirrors didn’t feel natural. During my test ride, I felt more comfortable slightly turning my head rather than looking in the mirrors.
11. Finally, the build quality felt sturdy and well done. In person, the bike looks much more wholesome than in pictures. By the way, I liked the all-black paint scheme more than the red one.

Here is some info from the sales guy

• They’re selling around 6-7 units a month.
• The break-in period seems to be for 1000 km, but the sales guy wasn’t 100% sure what a break-in or run-in period is. After I explained it, he understood what I meant.
• After that, servicing is required for every 6,000 km, and the service cost would be around ₹2,000/- (Not sure If I remember that correctly)
• He quoted an on-road price of 1,90,000/- after knowing I already had a car registered in my name. I guess Telangana charges additional tax if a person tries to own more than one vehicle. He said they have a 10,000/- offer till the end of April. So the price could come to ~1,80,000/-
• The booking amount is 10,000/-. The delivery timeline is around one month. Booking cancellation would be 2,000/- or 3,000/-, though the sales guy didn’t give an exact number.

Finally, I think it’s one lovely nice retro bike. I would probably buy it in the next 3-6 months period.

For those who think CT100 is better than this bike, I don’t want to change your mind. W175 is for different folks. Peace!

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The Z900RS is powered by a 948cc, 4-cylinder engine that makes 110 BHP and 98.5 Nm.

Kawasaki has launched the 2023 Z900RS in India. The bike is imported as a completely built unit (CBU) and is priced at Rs 16.47 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The 2023 edition of the Kawasaki Z900RS looks identical to the outgoing version. The bike has a neo-retro design featuring a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a circular headlamp and a semi-digital instrument console.

The Z900RS is powered by a 948cc, 4-cylinder engine that makes 110 BHP @ 8,500 rpm and 98.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via an assist and slipper clutch.

The bike is equipped with an upside-down fork suspension at the front and a rear mono-shock. The brake setup consists of dual 300 mm discs at the front and a single 250 mm disc at the rear supported by dual-channel ABS.

The Ninja Z H2 is the naked version of the mighty Ninja H2. It competes with the Ducati Streetfighter V4 and the BMW S 1000 R.

Kawasaki has launched its flagship Ninja Z H2 and Z H2 SE in India. Prices for the superbike start at Rs 23.02 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Z H2 is the naked version of the mighty Ninja H2. The bike features an exposed frame with an aggressive front fairing and fuel tank. It has a split seat, a chin fairing and a single side-slung exhaust.

The Ninja Z H2 and Z H2 SE pack a suite of electronic aids, including cruise control, riding modes and power modes, traction control, a TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, and full-LED lighting.

The 2023 Ninja Z H2 and Z H2 SE are powered by a 998cc, 4-cylinder supercharged engine that develops 197.2 BHP @ 11,000 rpm and 137 Nm @ 8,500 rpm.

The Ninja Z H2 comes equipped with Showa SSF-BP front fork and an adjustable Showa rear monoshock. The SE variant gets Showa's Skyhook technology along with Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension. Both variants get dual 320 mm discs at the front and a single 260 mm rotor at the rear supported by ABS.

In Japan, the Eliminator is priced at JPY 7,50,000, which is approximately Rs 4.64 lakh.

Kawasaki has launched the 2023 Eliminator in Japan. The cruiser bike, which rivals the Honda Rebel, could roll into the Indian market sometime in the near future.

The Eliminator is offered in two variants: Standard and SE. The bike features a circular LED headlamp and a single-pod digital instrument console. It has an exposed tubular chassis, a split seat and wide handlebars.

The Eliminator is powered by a 398cc, parallel-twin engine that makes 47 BHP and 37 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike rides on a telescopic fork at the front with dual shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are handled by discs at both ends supported by ABS.

In Japan, the Eliminator is priced at JPY 7,50,000, which is approximately Rs 4.64 lakh.