Kawasaki Ninja 650, Z650 and Z900 Launched In India

Kawasaki launched three new motorcycles - the Z900, Z650 and 2017 Ninja 650 today. The Z900 and Z650 are naked streetfighter motorcycles while the Ninja 650 is a faired motorcycle offered from Kawasaki. The Z900 replaces the popular Z800 and priced at Rs 9 lakh with accessories (ex-showroom Delhi). The Kawasaki Z650 and the 2017 Ninja 650 have been priced at Rs 5.19 lakh and Rs 5.69 lakh respectively (ex-showroom, Delhi). Kawasaki also showcased the Ninja 300 and Versys 650 with new colours which have been priced at Rs 3.64 lakh and Rs 6.60 lakh respectively (ex-showroom, Delhi) . Kawasaki also announced that all the new motorcycles will get optional accessories including Akrapovic exhaust system. 

Kawasaki Z900 - 

The popular middle-weight naked motorcycle from Kawasaki, the Z800, will be replaced by a technically advanced and bigger displacement motorcycle - the Z900. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 9 lakh with accessories (ex-showroom,Delhi). The Z900 gets a sharper design which bears significant resemblance to its bigger sibling, the Z1000. Internationally, the motorcycle is built around a high tensile Trellis frame, powered by a 948cc in-line four cylinder engine which produces 125PS @ 9500rpm and a peak torque of 100Nm @ 7700rpm, mated to a 6-speed transmission. The motorcycle gets slipper clutch and a segment first all-LED headlamp. It gets 41mm inverted forks at the front and a horizontal back-link monoshock unit at the rear. Braking duties are handled by dual 300mm petal-type rotors with four-piston calipers at the front and a single 250mm petal-type rotor with single-piston caliper at the rear. Additionally, ABS is offered as standard. The bike runs on a Dunlop Sportmax 120/70 Z R17 tyre at front and a 180/55 Z R17 tyre at the rear. The Z900’s saddle height is 795mm and it gets a 17-litre fuel tank. At 212kg, the Z900 weighs 20kg lesser than the outgoing Z800.

Kawasaki  Z650 -

The Z650 gets sharper styling and a new frame that helps reduce weight targeted towards making the bike dynamically strong. The motorcycle is powered by a 649cc, liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder engine delivering 67.5PS at 8,000rpm and peak torque of 65.7Nm at 6,500rpm which is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The Z650 weighs 19 kilos lighter than the outgoing ER-6n motorcycle though the 650cc parallel twin motor sees a 4PS drop in power owing to Euro 4 norms. The motorcycle makes 68PS and gets better mid-range. Ergonomics have been improved. It gets a low set 790mm seat good for average height riders. It now gets ABS and a new slipper clutch as standard. The Z650 is priced at Rs 5.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

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2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 -

The new Ninja 650 gets a bold design with a sharper fairing. The design seems to have taken inspiration from it's bigger sibling - the Ninja ZX-10R. It now gets a new and shorter tail section. Powering the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is a 649cc, liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder engine delivering 67.5PS at 8,000rpm and peak torque of 65.7Nm at 6,500rpm. The mill is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Other design changes include lower 790mm split seats, a new, more rigid trellis frame and three new colours - Metallic Spark Black, Blizzard Pearl White and Candy Burnt Orange. The Ninja's 650cc parallel twin motor is the same one used in the Z650. The weight of the motorcycle is dropped by 15 kg which enhances dynamic agility to the motorcycle. The 2017 Ninja 650 is priced at Rs 5.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).