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**satyenpoojary** · 05-10-2011, 02:02 AM

Originally posted by no_nonsense4857 View Post

Somebody rightly predicted the teaser would be the longest running teaser campain in the history of bajaj....

This thread is already 8 pages long and still nothing concrete about anything.

Its better bajaj does throw more light right away before the excitement vanishes and everybody logging into thier site even stop recongnising the teaser and move on to the present ninja page.

Funny part is that half of the thread content is about the Hyosung

:P Thank you for the compliment!

Originally posted by bikefreak View Post

Spoke to a probiking showroom guy. He is of the opinion that it would be launched only by Diwali/Dussera !!!!!
He said "This is not the season to launch bikes, with the rains round the corner" !!

If that is true, considering the timing of the teaser, it is a very cheap tactic by bajaj to dent the sales of Hyosung GT650R IMHO.

Dont bother doc, the proscrewmybiking folks are as aware as the guys are honda with the cbr spares! So chill! Itc oming, and its pretty neat... BUT NOT your types! (848, 848, 848 - and a ride!)

Originally posted by payeng View Post

And bore people to death with "world's longest teaser"..??

I don't think so.

There were news of the bigger Ninja getting launch by March-April. So according to me they are a bit late.. rains or no rains.

I thought news were last year some month, then the lull, and then the video and then the green flash! I hope it comes soon. June is decent time. Before I end up draining my bank account and invest whatever remains in the all time low stock market I hope they start booking atleast!

Originally posted by coolboy007 View Post

8th of June is pretty quick, if they indeed stick to this date i would be glad because Kawasaki launches get delayed here by a few months.

One query - does the Ninja 650R come with an optional ABS unit? I saw some pics of it on international forums.
Wish they price it around 5.5 on road - brand name matters a lot and it would become a winner in the 650 segment, read some reviews and its a really great bike.

The kawasaki green on 650R is the shiny metallic one i think, looks so awesome in the pics, i liked the 2010 model where full fairing is in the bike color, the 2011 model has black dull finish on lower fairing.

internationally comes with and without ABS version... here... may be they would, may be they wouldnt...

Originally posted by melroyal View Post

Hi coolboy.It's a great bike awaiting to see customers response once launched.
The GT650R itself cost 5.51Lacs(single tone colour).
Doubtful that Ninja 650R will come in the same price bracket

The GT is no Gods gift to mankind that bajaj HAS to use it as a benchmark.....! For all you know if that happens, Hyosung would change the further lower the pricing... (and that can happen for sure!)

I still maintain a sub 5L OTR price and we have a winner in the long term. Remember you could still take the buyers on ride with the spares and service!

**coolboy007** · 05-10-2011, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

I still maintain a sub 5L OTR price and we have a winner in the long term. Remember you could still take the buyers on ride with the spares and service!

A sub 5L OTR according to me is just not possible, Bajaj hardly cares about huge sales numbers for Kawasaki. Had that been a case, 250R prices would have dropped as it sells in meagre number but its not happening, they are keeping that premium image.

Bajaj would keep the Hyosung prices in mind and launch the 650R, i just dont like the riding stance else the Kawasaki is a looker and that pretty much sums it. 250R is a great machine so am expecting the same from it, smooth, vibe free performance

Regarding spares - the Kawasaki spares are already at astronomical prices. Its a 650 and services would cost a bomb

**satyenpoojary** · 05-10-2011, 02:22 AM

Lets not discuss possibilties here please... what makes it impossible?
Somewhere in this thread we had a logic explaining why.... and to repeat, Bajaj always harped on the fact that the bikes are priced as per thier UK rates. So it turns out 3.1 OTR in India, and about 4.5L OTR for the 650.

Hyosung is NOTHING in front of Kawasaki! Naada! Not even worth of being compared. The GT650 is an amazing product in its own, AND is overpriced, especially considering that parts of it are being assembled here!

As far as dropping the cost for 250 is concerned, dropping it now makes little sense (and trust me, they might still do a small cut here and there) BUT the 650 is a different breed of machine altogether! Comparing thes two are like comparing the R15 with the P220.

Edit: the Er6f does not have a sporty stance.... (I would personally LOVE the Versys, but that JUST wont sell in India) so the er6f (and may be n in later days) makes bloody good business sense!

**xionite** · 05-10-2011, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by melroyal View Post

That's BAD!!
It would be nice if it had the handling and performance characters of a Ninja ZX.

and the OTR price too?

Originally posted by bikefreak View Post

Spoke to a probiking showroom guy. He is of the opinion that it would be launched only by Diwali/Dussera !!!!!
He said "This is not the season to launch bikes, with the rains round the corner" !!

954 for sale!?!

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

Bajaj always harped on the fact that the bikes are priced as per thier UK rates... 4.5L OTR for the 650.

at 4.5 lac... Hyosung will have no choice but to drop the price of the GT650R.

or maybe just launch the naked H650R at 4 lac.

**spiderweb** · 05-10-2011, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by melroyal View Post

Hi spiderweb.My favourite colour is the blue one.

Even I love that colour. Incidentally My current Desktop Wallpaper is a Blue Ninja650R only. No doubt its super hottt, But when I see 'Black' My senses go numb & I surrender to the Darkness...

MG: What colour are we expecting here in India?

**spiderweb** · 05-10-2011, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by danish_dennis View Post

hi guys,

got a message from the sales guy of Pro Biking named Manish Sing.
Ninja ER-6f is being officially launched on the 8th of June and the bike will be on display by the Last week of june in KOLKATA...

Now thats a Breather...

**Satellite.kid** · 05-10-2011, 03:12 AM

I do not own Ninja 250 but I have ridden it for few kms. I found it to be extremely good for high speed cruising as one of its qualities. It has a very relaxed engine at high speeds. I would like to believe that 650R will be near perfect for highway cruising especially with its normal one piece handle bar and a more upright riding position. It's also a parallel twin so it will have ample power for high speed riding considering 250R's capabilities being a 250cc machine. Quality wise it will be better too so I am really looking forward to this bike. Considering riding conditions in India, 650R is an extremely good decision.

**melroyal** · 05-10-2011, 03:26 AM

Originally posted by coolboy007 View Post

A sub 5L OTR according to me is just not possible, Bajaj hardly cares about huge sales numbers for Kawasaki. Had that been a case, 250R prices would have dropped as it sells in meagre number but its not happening, they are keeping that premium image.

Agreed.Kawasaki selling Ninja 650R for sub 5 Lacs not possible.
When you consider the Ninja 250R sells for 3Lacs plus when Honda is selling the CBR 250R for half that of Kawasaki price.

**melroyal** · 05-10-2011, 03:30 AM

Love the Kawasaki front profile look.
But somewhat the other half part of the bike doesn't match up.

**xionite** · 05-10-2011, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by melroyal View Post

When you consider the Ninja 250R sells for 3Lacs plus when Honda is selling the CBR 250R for half that of Kawasaki price.

u're comparing a (locally manufactured) honda product with a kawasaki.

the N250R is miles ahead of the CBR250R in build quality.

(there are zero people who would disagree with that fact.)

and since this is the Ninja 650R thread... i'll come back to the topic.

Originally posted by melroyal View Post

Kawasaki selling Ninja 650R for sub 5 Lacs not possible.

scroll up a bit...

the OTR price of the Ninja 250R in the UK is 3.1 lac.

the OTR price of the Ninja 650R in the UK is 4.5 lac.

so... if Bajaj want to price it below 5 lac... they very well can.

and if you ask me... i think they prolly will.

**antz.bin** · 05-10-2011, 10:04 AM

Quoting myself from earlier on the thread.

**vrugonnab** · 05-10-2011, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by xionite View Post

the OTR price of the Ninja 250R in the UK is 3.1 lac.

the OTR price of the Ninja 650R in the UK is 4.5 lac.

so... if Bajaj want to price it below 5 lac... they very well can.

and if you ask me... i think they prolly will.

I think it makes a lot of sense for Kawasaki to price 650R below 5 lakhs.. they will have enough room to fit in ZX-6R & Z750 before ZX-10R launch.. of course that's a very long term view!!

**satyenpoojary** · 05-10-2011, 11:31 AM

^Add RC8 to that list

They will house a most potent product line if they do that and can undercut icnoinc brands like HD and Ducati.

PS: Why isnt anyone getting the delivery of the GT650? Do they want to be 'fair' to the customers by giving delivery in June?

**n_aditya** · 05-10-2011, 11:43 AM

I'd love to see Kawa bring this down to take on the competition from Honda, Ducati and Yamaha.

**melroyal** · 05-10-2011, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post

PS: Why isnt anyone getting the delivery of the GT650? Do they want to be 'fair' to the customers by giving delivery in June?

Agree satyen,it would have been fair for the customer to make a decision when both the co's bikes are present.
Garware Motors have started the booking in April but only giving delivery in June.Why? don't know or probably a strategic planning.

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