Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

[vijith.unnithan]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

No bro, the 2012 models don't have the black tinge that I'm talking about, look at this thread for the 2012 model pics

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbike-imports/24815-green-affair-starring-kawasaki-ninja-650-a.html

The 2013 model only has that nice black tinge like the one posted here

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/25821-2013-kawasaki-ninja-300-rush-addictive-9.html#post939052

I also checked with the website of kawasaki.

ah got it my bad... well i am hoping they meant the proper 2013 models.. now that i see this .. i am even more happy

[Ezilkannan]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

agree with you on that part.. but i think these are the 2012 models... i mean the new version was released in 2012...

No bro, the 2012 models don't have the black tinge that I'm talking about, look at this thread for the 2012 model pics

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbike-imports/24815-green-affair-starring-kawasaki-ninja-650-a.html

The 2013 model only has that nice black tinge like the one posted here

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/25821-2013-kawasaki-ninja-300-rush-addictive-9.html#post939052

I also checked with the website of kawasaki.

[vijith.unnithan]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

I don't think they have additional colors, caz when I enquired they only offered the green, but to be frank, the 2013 model looks way better than previous version, that little tinge of black on the tank and the front mask is very attractive if you ask me.

agree with you on that part.. but i think these are the 2012 models... i mean the new version was released in 2012...

[Ezilkannan]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

yes as per the showroom.. supposed to be 2013 one's... sure... i have asked the showroom to call me when any bike is being delivered to have a look at it.. estimated to get in July so fingers crossed....


also curious if they are introducing new colors like the blue, black and white... anyone has any idea????

I don't think they have additional colors, caz when I enquired they only offered the green, but to be frank, the 2013 model looks way better than previous version, that little tinge of black on the tank and the front mask is very attractive if you ask me.

[vijith.unnithan]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Are you getting the 2013 version? If so, I would like some pics and a review from you soon once the bike is delivered to you.

yes as per the showroom.. supposed to be 2013 one's... sure... i have asked the showroom to call me when any bike is being delivered to have a look at it.. estimated to get in July so fingers crossed....


also curious if they are introducing new colors like the blue, black and white... anyone has any idea????

[Ezilkannan]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

yes i did

Are you getting the 2013 version? If so, I would like some pics and a review from you soon once the bike is delivered to you.

[vijith.unnithan]

Re: Ninja 650R - Ownership Thread

Did you book ?

yes i did

[roy_arnab22]

5.2L... Bangalore is 5.9L with a waiting period of 3 months. went this weekend to check it and the booking amount is 50k.... they seems to have cleared out the 2012 stocks and are waiting for the 2013 stocks to come in....

Did you book ?

[vijith.unnithan]

Just enquired at Adyar Probiking about the N650,N300 and D390. Booking is 40000 and OTR around 5.2 L with 4 months waiting period, but she said that if the price increases before the bike is delivered, I would have to pay the increased price at the time of delivery. Regarding the 390 and 300, she said they don't have any info on that, but noted down my name and contact in a book for the same and said she'll inform once the bookings start. I looked in that note and there were several people who seem to have queried about the Duke 390. Not many for the Ninja 300 though.

5.2L... Bangalore is 5.9L with a waiting period of 3 months. went this weekend to check it and the booking amount is 50k.... they seems to have cleared out the 2012 stocks and are waiting for the 2013 stocks to come in....

[Ezilkannan]

Just enquired at Adyar Probiking about the N650,N300 and D390. Booking is 40000 and OTR around 5.2 L with 4 months waiting period, but she said that if the price increases before the bike is delivered, I would have to pay the increased price at the time of delivery. Regarding the 390 and 300, she said they don't have any info on that, but noted down my name and contact in a book for the same and said she'll inform once the bookings start. I looked in that note and there were several people who seem to have queried about the Duke 390. Not many for the Ninja 300 though.

[nicky_cool_dude_2004]

I would like to thank sachinnair for patching me in with Mr. Praful. He provided me with valuable info. It seems, for unforeseen events, the delivery of new ninjas have been prolonged to march end. So i guess i do not have any other option than to wait patiently.

[Doga]

nicky please get in touch with vashi showroom

They are better than kanjur people

you can also get in touch with sachinnair here on xbhp who can patch you up with the right people there

True that. I got my duke from the Vashi Showroom. The experience was good and the staff is very good. Though lacking in technical knowhow they are atleast not rude and do help a lot with you purchase. Duke doesn't come close to the big Kawa in being premium, so I'd assume, the N650 customers would be treated even well.

One Bajaj offcial(won't divulge the name or function) told me once that the Gurugobind (owners of Vashi showroom) are way better to deal with than Shreeram. The Gurugobind guy is an MBA degree holder from a foreign university whereas the Shreeram guy is a former trader who gives a rat ass about customers.
PS : although I have not personally been to the Shreeram Bajaj showrrom, but the one time Iw ent to the ghatkopar svc, I was treated well(though they did charge Rs 200 for replacing my rear pad )

[shrek]

From mumbai to belgaum??

Yup. Of course I called the three mumbai/new mumbai dealers first, then vasai/kolhapur/ahmedabad/pune/bangalore as well.
Finally Belgaum responded affirmatively, so I booked from Belgaum, rode back to Mumbai, registered myself at Thane RTO, paid octroi and road tax.
I wanted the bike by November, they said no bookings till January, I didn't want to wait, so pushed for a bike earlier.
Now that I read the above, it does seem a little over the top, but hey, I really really wanted the bike, and did not want to wait for months to get it.

I'd dropped an email to BAL and some prominent auto magazine editors copied, which swung things in my favour. In my email I pointed out that the flagship model motorcycle was not available to even view at the biggest showrooms in the metros of the country. Bookings were being handled very badly, if at all. BAL and Kawasaki are not waking up to the shortfall between demand and supply, etc etc.
Guess I got their attention. I also got the bike soon afterwards, on the condition that delivery will be at Belgaum (~550kms away). I did not have a problem riding back, had plenty of company too. The Belgaum chaps (Faroukh & Amit) were simply fantastic throughout my booking experience. I make it a point to visit them each time I pass by belgaum.

[shv18]

From mumbai to belgaum??

As per my interaction with various showrooms when we were picking up one Ninja 250R for a friend of mine, The Vashi showroom can be considered the better bet. I suggest speak to the manager over there and before you do get the booking cancelled or shifted to that showroom tell them in advance that what is the reason you got the booking cancelled from the earlier showroom at the first place. The team is good there so i don't think you will have any other issues besides the travel and making your wallet lighter ..

Post purchase, servicing in Vashi SVC is better. I believe a stinker mail taking the name of the representative is important so that they value their customers and not treat them like dirt. They are not doing you favour by taking your bookings.. A bit harsh but i believe an important step to make them understand that you mean business.

Cheers,

[nicky_cool_dude_2004]

whaat?

I faced a similar issue with kanjurmarg, and took my booking to the Belgaum dealer instead, who is the nicest guy I've dealt with.
Email BAL about this. They should know. If you want to talk to the Belgaum dealer (Jagajampi Auto) then PM me for their number.

From mumbai to belgaum??