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  • #61
    2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650

    Check out this review of the Ninja650... It's nice and very informative... Though I am not sure which 2012 Ninja 650 ABS bike he talks about, this model hasn't been advertised on the Kawasaki website...

    2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Review

    - Vinayak

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    • #62
      Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
      Guys, it seems that everything is being done to hide the fact that it is getting environmentally tuned. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong in clean emissions, till it retains its complete performance & mileage.

      And mileage, straight from 20.8 kmpl to 17kmpl?? So, this is the main impact of the environmental restrictions? No wonder Akrapovics are selling like hot cakes abroad...

      The above comment was based on my understanding of technicals, and not the 2012 bike specifically. I still want to know what it reads on the dyno, in front of clear rivals like SV650, or in front of 2011 model which I could never get due to bookings being stopped. Only time will tell what this 2012 model is actually...


      "" I would rather ride a screaming 90's bike like the CBR 400RR and plant 200 trees, than to ride something strangled in the neck, which underperforms & wastes fuel."" -Samarth.

      Dude, you sure you got the mileage right? While reading up on the article on totalmotorcycle.com, I saw that they indicated the mileage as 50mpg. Which if you convert from US gallons comes to 21.26 kmpl, and from uk gallons, comes to 17.70 kmpl. You could have used the wrong formula.. imo.
      Speed - (spēd) n.
      a.The act of moving rapidly.
      b.The state of being in rapid motion; rapidity.
      Slang. A stimulant drug

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      • #63
        Originally posted by ronthedon View Post
        Dude, you sure you got the mileage right? While reading up on the article on totalmotorcycle.com, I saw that they indicated the mileage as 50mpg. Which if you convert from US gallons comes to 21.26 kmpl, and from uk gallons, comes to 17.70 kmpl. You could have used the wrong formula.. imo.
        You sure about different UK/US Gallons. Anyways, I took both figures from UK website, and used google to convert it to kmpl.

        On the Kawasaki Go Green website, the earlier model's mileage claim by Kawasaki was 49 mpg which is some 20.8 kmpl. And for this 2012's model, some 40 mpg was claimed by Kawasaki which turns out to be 17 kmpl...

        But, all this was removed by Kawasaki. This is the page where I saw it:

        Kawasaki - Kawasaki.com

        I hope they have tuned it out somehow to get 20 kmpl atleast, because already this model has things going against it like weight, lost character with the common anal-digi combo console, headlight design, etc, etc..
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        • #64
          Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
          You sure about different UK/US Gallons. Anyways, I took both figures from UK website, and used google to convert it to kmpl.

          On the Kawasaki Go Green website, the earlier model's mileage claim by Kawasaki was 49 mpg which is some 20.8 kmpl. And for this 2012's model, some 40 mpg was claimed by Kawasaki which turns out to be 17 kmpl...

          But, all this was removed by Kawasaki. This is the page where I saw it:

          Kawasaki - Kawasaki.com

          I hope they have tuned it out somehow to get 20 kmpl atleast, because already this model has things going against it like weight, lost character with the common anal-digi combo console, headlight design, etc, etc..

          Yep pretty darn sure that UK and US gallons are completely different.
          1 US gallon = 3.8 Liters
          1 UK gallon = 4.5 Liters

          Didn't they tune down the last 650 for indian roads, so that we can use regular petrol in it? Maybe the mileage won't be that bad after all.
          Speed - (spēd) n.
          a.The act of moving rapidly.
          b.The state of being in rapid motion; rapidity.
          Slang. A stimulant drug

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          • #65
            @Samarth 619: You really think the analog tacho is 'lost character'?
            Me&most others think it is the best change that the bike needed!
            All the changes are for the better-if you have the budget, go for it as soon as it comes back to India.
            Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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            • #66
              For records I prefer my Tachos to be analog, the fun of seeing the RPM needle going up and repeating the same with every gear shift is absolute fun. I sill prefer digital bars to show the charge level of my phone battery.
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              Yes, i blog too..

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              • #67
                Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
                @Samarth 619: You really think the analog tacho is 'lost character'?
                Me&most others think it is the best change that the bike needed!
                All the changes are for the better-if you have the budget, go for it as soon as it comes back to India.
                +100 to that. I don't see what the big deal with digital console is? Analog is a class apart. This goes to all u whiners out there who want to change the console on Ninja 250r to digital too. Plus with the analog fuel gauge for the new new 250r! what else do u need?(oh ya..! a hid :P)

                P.S- Mods, sorry for bringing 250r to this conversations. But needed to make a point!
                Speed - (spēd) n.
                a.The act of moving rapidly.
                b.The state of being in rapid motion; rapidity.
                Slang. A stimulant drug

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
                  @Samarth 619: You really think the analog tacho is 'lost character'?
                  Me&most others think it is the best change that the bike needed!
                  All the changes are for the better-if you have the budget, go for it as soon as it comes back to India.
                  I totally agree that its a good change for 2012. I clearly admit that the 2012 anal-digi combo is EASIER & BETTER to read, but then every other bike has this combo.

                  All Digi console was something unique. Something like MotoGP's rectangular consoles, but all that in a practical bike was VERY RARE to see. And I identified this 2011 Ninja by this and some other strange traits. Typical Piscean Quality.


                  As for this bike, I want to get the 2011 model only, as I love it. When I'm free, I'll talk to a Delhi based person who booked it, about how the booking can be transferred...
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                  Brotherhood, Rules, Freedom. Xbhp.
                  Indian riding = Alertness, Anticipation and Adjustment.

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                  • #69
                    Any updates on the reopening of the booking for the 650? Lot of xbhp folks here with insider sources

                    Please ... some info?

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                    • #70
                      Even i'm waiting to see the bike in flesh.The 2011 model was good,but then this one is over 2 notches higher..

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                      • #71
                        asked the probiking dude today,he said the tentative month for booking the 2012 ninja 650r is march/april,after the official booking starts abroad..and price will be about 5-10% more.

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                        • #72
                          Any info on what colours are in the 2012 offering for India? we were sadly offered only the Kawasaki's racing green but i'd personally want to buy a black or maybe a blue one
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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by Madmax_220 View Post
                            asked the probiking dude today,he said the tentative month for booking the 2012 ninja 650r is march/april,after the official booking starts abroad..and price will be about 5-10% more.
                            Went to see duke yesterday in KTM showroom and official said N650 bookings will start from April onwards.
                            Hopefully bookings will not be kept on hold this time like it was done last time.

                            Originally posted by ankitshringi View Post
                            Any info on what colours are in the 2012 offering for India? we were sadly offered only the Kawasaki's racing green but i'd personally want to buy a black or maybe a blue one
                            Official from outlet said Green only will be available although I have heard rumors of Black n Red color to be made available for India. Dont know how far it is true.

                            There is no Blue color option for 2012 mate.
                            My Ninja 650 Thread:
                            A Green Affair! Starring Kawasaki Ninja 650

                            My Travelogues:
                            LOST in Sikkim
                            Ride to Mt. Abu - An oasis in the desert
                            Ladakh & Lahaul Valley 2011 - A journey to heaven & back
                            Toranmal - Beautiful yet hidden
                            Khushboo Gujarat Ki
                            Sands of Time - Rajasthan

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by Sachinnair View Post
                              Official from outlet said Green only will be available although I have heard rumors of Black n Red color to be made available for India. Dont know how far it is true.

                              There is no Blue color option for 2012 mate.
                              Well i hope at least black is available as option! Will check with the ahmedabad pbk..... lets see what they say
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                              • #75
                                I also went to the KTM outlet in gurgaon, iffco chowk, today. 250r was available for ready delivery in green. For black they wanted 45 days.

                                2012 650r is likely to be launched around March-April. They did not have a clue about the colors.

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