Speed Pujari

I believe a pricing of 2lakh plus will make more sense and its justifiable to some extent seeing the over priced automobile culture in India ...

Not being offensive but also it will avoid the bike falling in hands of all tom ,dick and harry !

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mempheS.D

Looks like I offended someone on a very personal note from the tone of this reply.

I quote the word "legend" not just for the looks but for the machine that we Indians are going to get our hands on. Like I said, the Ninja would appeal "only" to the thirsty rider. You may recall the case of the RD350. People still can't tell an RD from an RX. But, it would be lame to opine that the RD is "not" a legend.

On a personal note, it's high time we look a step beyond the plain "looks" of the wheels (considering our personal experience of being cheated over and over again. the pulsar, the R15) etc.etc. In fact, the 250 in itself is a disgrace when we consider it to be the nex-gen bike while the 250 is actually a learner-bike abroad (similar to the M80s at the driving schools in india).

So, lets just wait and watch.

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satyenpoojary

Everybody has choices in life, they have their opinions.... IMO the Pulsar, the R15 are not really cheats, infact they were/are the trend setters.... 250 is definitely not a disgrace to us considering the 'choice' that we have currently....

Imagine what Bajaj/TVS will have to do to beat the r15.... competition is healthy, choices are fine!

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vinfreak

Well Well...250cc is a learner bike makes sense when you compare different markets, but branding companies trying to usher in some changes who dare to deliver products to the small group of people (performance segment) as cheats i my view isnt right.
We should be happy that BAL and Yamaha have tried to be trend setters by venturing into territories unknown. Evolution is a slow process and in a vast country like ours with varied demands it gets a little slower but something is better than nothing..
So Bajaj bring it onn!!..

PS: if you get a chnace to ride a R15 you would know they havent cheated us, its a very nice machine..but individual suitability does differ

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No Offence to R-15 owners- a slight OT too-
When the bike is seen from front with a biker riding it, it feels like the rider is holding a big piece of cardboard and driving a puny... Bike is good in performance indeed, but the looks ..

Ninja passes both the tests.. at least gives a feel of "entry level" SBK ..

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Looking forward to seeing and riding one in India!

PS: [Off Topic]
How long before manufacturers bring in something like the Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 (also manufactured in Thailand) or Yamaha WR-250X? These bikes are more way more suited for our riding conditions (& more fun) than all these wannabe SBK's.

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Holy F***. These are ala those supermotos! No knobbly tires of dirt bikes, no attention seeking full fairing of SBKs. The best of both worlds, perfect compromises for the street! I thought there was only the Ducati Hypermotard, the KTM 950SM and maybe some other odd Japanese version of the same with a barely litre class engine, but this 250... awesome!

What is wrong with the international motorcycle manufacturers? First they assume we'd like to see only intra-city mile munchers that go like ice cream vans, then they throw at SBKs that not everyone can afford. Is it that tough for the marketing honchos to see the obvious? Get these 250s and maybe a couple of 600s. Dumb bums

PS: Will there be a lime green version of the D-Tracker like the Ninja 250?

malcolmk

guys have some interesting updates about the ninja 250r
my friend who is in wipro in the HR dept
met a guy who had come for a high post job
luckily he was from bajaj at a good post so when asked abt the 250
he madesome calls to babaj top officials to find out
according to the info he got the 250 r will be lauched by the end of this year
also first 300 complete built untis are coming in from thailand after that
next 6months no imports after then only break down kits will be sold her i.e
indian paint job and indian fairing and all
now as pricing is considered
the CBU i.e complete built units the 1st 300 will be priced at 2.15 lks EX showroom Delhi and the later ones will be for 1.60 ex showroom

Thats the News i got

vinfreak

Thanks..Nice piece of info Malcom..thanks hope it turns out to be true..

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