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  • Originally posted by melroyal View Post
    Not possible dude.
    Kawasaki are more expensive products sold world over.
    Looks like you are the only guy here, praying it to be priced above 5 Lakh, I can understand your feelings.
    Last edited by bprags; 05-20-2011, 09:09 AM.

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    • Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
      Compared to N650, GT's got slightly more power, better rear end lookswise, better top speed, cheaper spares and more aggressive riding position, etc. It's a full on sportsbike!
      The above two parts marked in bold is not happening in India. GT scores for the fact that it looks big and the street presence is more.
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      • Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
        Expected to be sub 5 lakhs ex show room.
        I was told it will be priced in this range. Few more days to go

        Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post
        The green one looks amazing.
        It sure does Vishwas. If they do launch the green, orange and the plasma blue i'll be mighty confused which to pick.

        Originally posted by j4zb4 View Post
        R.I.P. in India Hyosung... I think Garware motors could be the shortest example of a company lifespan...
        You forgot the Mahindra Mojo.

        Originally posted by melroyal View Post
        Not possible dude.
        Kawasaki are more expensive products sold world over.
        Originally posted by Ananth View Post
        Why do I have a feeling that you are hoping that Ninja is priced above Hyosung so that you could justify your purchase?

        I have nothing against you, But all your posts reflect so!
        Sorry Mel, couldn't resist but looks like buyers remorse to me No offense.
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        • Koreans will pack their bags soon.........
          Even if the Ninja is slightly higher say by 30-40k more still the ppl will buy the Japs......
          But yes there is one doubt...we as Indians (most of buyers check money and cc) will go for the Hyosung..the only reason and statement will be---"arey yar yeh 650 woh bhi 650 toh kyu 40-50k jyada dale") Such type of buyers are still there who do not know the specifications and numbers of these bikes they might purchase the koreans!!!.....
          I cant wait for the launch nemore!!
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          • Well, if the pricing of ER6F is close to what Vishwas ji has mentioned, then it might easily eat up around half the sales of Hyosung for sure.

            I believe, those who would stick on to GT650R would be those who want to have that big Superbikish feel which is absent in the ER6F. Otherwise considering the backing up provided by Bajaj and the popularity that Kawasaki has got, most of them would opt for ER6F in the 650cc segment.
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            • Originally posted by sudeepnbr View Post
              Well, if the pricing of ER6F is close to what Vishwas ji has mentioned, then it might easily eat up around half the sales of Hyosung for sure.
              Only 50%, come on Sudeep, what would you do, if you were in a similar situation?

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              • But yes there is one doubt...we as Indians (most of buyers check money and cc) will go for the Hyosung..the only reason and statement will be---"arey yar yeh 650 woh bhi 650 toh kyu 40-50k jyada dale") Such type of buyers are still there who do not know the specifications and numbers of these bikes they might purchase the koreans!!!.....
                I cant wait for the launch nemore!!
                Nowadays customers know more about the products being sold than the dealers themselves. The power of the net and forums has made the customer more informed and educated. Yes, we will still have a few who would make statements like above.
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                • Originally posted by bprags View Post
                  Only 50%, come on Sudeep, what would you do, if you were in a similar situation?
                  LOLZ!!!
                  When I said, "it might easily eat up around half the sales of Hyosung for sure", I'm considering that already 50% have either cancelled their GT650R or made up mind that it's ER6F for them. And from the remaining 50%, some must be seriously considering and some are waiting to see it in flesh.

                  Well, if I was having enough money for a 650cc, and was given a choice between the two, I would definitely choose the ER6F.
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                  • Originally posted by melroyal View Post
                    Not possible dude.
                    Kawasaki are more expensive products sold world over.
                    anyone can always go & cancel the booking & make an educated decision based on his or her preference

                    GT650R - for those who are track oriented & want a affordable bike.someone who will exploit the entire range of rpms only related to sports riding.
                    the bike does vibe a lot at higher rpms.
                    a miniscule population at that

                    N650R - for the rider who wants to do it all on a single bike.99 % of indians that is.from touring to minor corner cravings & bit of a rush at top speeds.
                    The bike is solid ,doesn't vibe & has an overall super build over hyosung.

                    PS:this will be the exact green that is available on N250R.so reason to cheer more
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                    • @darkknight :- Reading your post gives me an impression that you have ridden the bike. Have you?

                      I am more interested in that orange color, looks bloody hot.

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                      • Originally posted by darkknight View Post
                        GT650R - for those who are track oriented & want a affordable bike.someone who will exploit the entire range of rpms only related to sports riding.
                        the bike does vibe a lot at higher rpms.
                        a miniscule population at that

                        N650R - for the rider who wants to do it all on a single bike.99 % of indians that is.from touring to minor corner cravings & bit of a rush at top speeds.
                        The bike is solid ,doesn't vibe & has an overall super build over hyosung.
                        +1 to that.

                        You forgot to add one more class - a class who just wants to buy a bigger looking bike instead of spending for a litre class bike. AFAIK, Ninja will not be fully faired, has no split seat and has no clip ons. So it would not give the feel of riding a litre class bike. (I am talking about not a serious biker but a poser and Feel is the key word.)

                        As sudeepnbr rightly said - If I was in the market for a 650 twin bike, I wouldn't mind spending 50k more on Ninja than Hyosung. However, my lack of knowledge, inability to have test ride of comparable bikes, would focus my attention to Hyosung because of full fairing, split seat, clip ons etc.

                        Originally posted by darkknight View Post
                        PS:this will be the exact green that is available on N250R.so reason to cheer more
                        I believe that this green is different from N250 green and looks much much better. However, this is my personal opinion.
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                        • Originally posted by darkknight View Post
                          GT650R - for those who are track oriented

                          PS:this will be the exact green that is available on N250R.so reason to cheer more
                          From what i have read, the GT650 is very heavy and not very easy to corner. Takes a lot of skill from the rider to ride this bike well.

                          The green on the Ninja 650R is different from the one on the smaller sibling. The 650R has a metallic tinge to it.
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                          • Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
                            From what i have read, the GT650 is very heavy and not very easy to corner. Takes a lot of skill from the rider to ride this bike well.

                            The green on the Ninja 650R is different from the one on the smaller sibling. The 650R has a metallic tinge to it.
                            it is probably the review of one particular rider but i hav found it to be exact opposite as every time i enter a corner, the bike seems to lean eagerly i feel more confident on GT than on my P220 in case of leaning...
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                            • Considering the fact that the GT650 and ER6/650R belong to different category's,i dont see HYOSUNG's sales affecting that much.

                              The GT650 is also more powerful,producing close to 10bhp more and hey,Clip ons always sell in India .

                              AFAIK the 650R's posture is very relaxed,so relaxed that slightly taller ppl dont look all tht great on it.
                              And considering tht there are already inferior products in terms of quality selling well in India...i again dont see HYOSUNG in trouble.

                              anyway,lets wait and see

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                              Originally posted by trustvishwas View Post

                              AFAIK, Ninja will not be fully faired
                              ??Isnt the Faired version coming here?or the naked?

                              Originally posted by rossi_god View Post
                              i feel more confident on GT than on my P220 in case of leaning...
                              P220 is known for its poor handling at corners anyway.
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                              • at a sub 5 lac ex-showroom price... the only saving grace for the GT650R would be a price drop.

                                which is very possible.

                                a GT650R at an ex-showroom price of 4.3/4.5 lac.

                                possible??? will Garware bring it on??


                                and the green n the Ninja 650R is a metallic lime green.

                                Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
                                But yes there is one doubt...we as Indians (most of buyers check money and cc) will go for the Hyosung.
                                this doesn't hold true with 650cc buyers... they're much more savvy than ur "average" discover/splendor crowd.


                                Originally posted by rossi_god View Post
                                i feel more confident on GT than on my P220 in case of leaning...
                                case in point... GT650 vs N650R

                                Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post
                                And considering tht there are already inferior products in terms of quality selling well in India...i again dont see HYOSUNG in trouble.
                                not at a 5/6 lac price tho.

                                there's going to more nit-picking the more someone spends.
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