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  • #136
    Originally posted by blizviz View Post
    i suppose the figures you mentioned are for the euro spec ninja 250r.

    Indonesia had the carbed version before this. So its an upgrade for that market.

    Power & Torque figures have only increased slightly over the carbed version.
    buddy, being in India, I will compare it to the model that is sold in India. So compared to the existing model sold in India the power and torque is down slightly.

    Logically speaking if this 2013 model is manufactured in Thailand[From where Bajaj imports Ninja 250R], there is no point in Kawasaki manufacturing the older model too. So my gut feeling is that this model should be available here pretty soon.

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    • #137
      Originally posted by bprags View Post
      buddy, being in India, I will compare it to the model that is sold in India. So compared to the existing model sold in India the power and torque is down slightly.

      Logically speaking if this 2013 model is manufactured in Thailand[From where Bajaj imports Ninja 250R], there is no point in Kawasaki manufacturing the older model too. So my gut feeling is that this model should be available here pretty soon.
      Ok then! But there wont be much difference in performance (0.5-1 HP out of 33 HP is minor). And i'm sure Kawasaki wont risk reduction in performance when the bike has gained weight and tyre width.

      Another point to note is that the 2012 USA Ninja 250R is also a carbed version. So its an upgrade for that market too!

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      • #138
        Well,as Bajaj is no longer showing much concern over the brand Kawasaki,I dont see,any localisation or price drop in near future.Even if its priced the same as the older version,it would do well.
        Now who is the biggest looser here????
        Its the Hyusung GT250R....
        Every thing,that Hyusung was flaunting about its bike,is now with Ninja(FI,Digi-console,Super sports look).Now Hyusung should seriously work on localising,and cut price. Its right time,they take advantage of the 'step motherly' behaviour of Bajaj twards Kawa.
        Untill then,Ninja rules.......
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        • #139
          It'd be great if Kawi break with Bajaj and enter directly like the other 3 Japs. Then they can sell their ZXs here as well. The problem is they don't have anything in the lower end(sub 200 bikes and scooters) which the Indian market drools over though.

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          • #140
            Originally posted by sambit View Post
            Well,as Bajaj is no longer showing much concern over the brand Kawasaki,I dont see,any localisation or price drop in near future.Even if its priced the same as the older version,it would do well.
            Now who is the biggest looser here????
            Its the Hyusung GT250R....
            Every thing,that Hyusung was flaunting about its bike,is now with Ninja(FI,Digi-console,Super sports look).Now Hyusung should seriously work on localising,and cut price. Its right time,they take advantage of the 'step motherly' behaviour of Bajaj twards Kawa.
            Untill then,Ninja rules.......
            Offtopic:

            The only reason Bajaj is not too intent upon Kawasaki is because of the margins - they are bound to profit more from KTM (almost half of which they own) and Pulsar twin platforms. The bike that could probably take the entire market by storm next early next year is the Pulsar 200SS.

            Ontopic:

            Since the Ninjas are brought here via CKD route, I think it'll mostly mean either an immediate upgrade or the older bikes could be sold till stocks clear at the Thailand factory and then the upgrade could occur. Prices would most likely remain somewhere around the same level or could see a slight increase, but as you said the biggest loser is the Hyosung GT250R.
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            • #141
              Originally posted by MHG View Post
              Offtopic:

              The only reason Bajaj is not too intent upon Kawasaki is because of the margins - they are bound to profit more from KTM (almost half of which they own) and Pulsar twin platforms. The bike that could probably take the entire market by storm next early next year is the Pulsar 200SS.
              Along the same lines, Kawasaki sure has iconic products, but they are not for the mass market!

              And they wont be able to match the sales volumes of big players like Hero, Honda, Bajaj, etc since they dont have products in that category (nor does it seem that they are intent on developing a mass market product)!

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              • #142
                Originally posted by MHG View Post
                Offtopic:

                The only reason Bajaj is not too intent upon Kawasaki is because of the margins - they are bound to profit more from KTM (almost half of which they own) and Pulsar twin platforms. The bike that could probably take the entire market by storm next early next year is the Pulsar 200SS.

                Ontopic:

                Since the Ninjas are brought here via CKD route, I think it'll mostly mean either an immediate upgrade or the older bikes could be sold till stocks clear at the Thailand factory and then the upgrade could occur. Prices would most likely remain somewhere around the same level or could see a slight increase, but as you said the biggest loser is the Hyosung GT250R.
                Veryy, very correctly said.
                But I think the Kawks wont officially reveal their product unless their top management have carefully assessed of the Current stock levels..
                However, having said that I have a hunch that the new model will come to India, by late 2013, or on 2014.(and the spl editions will surely be not available by then.)

                About Hyosung, I have read that they are planning for localization of their parts in India, within a Span of 18 months or so. Hopefully the 2013 ninja news will make them seriously think about this plan for quick implementation.

                So losers?? - - I dont know, and I dont care.
                Winners?? -- Us...
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                • #143
                  Beautiful!!

                  Funny, how I was starting to think that my interest for full faired bikes were over.

                  Originally posted by Boon View Post


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                  • #144
                    Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                    Veryy, very correctly said.

                    About Hyosung, I have read that they are planning for localization of their parts in India, within a Span of 18 months or so. Hopefully the 2013 ninja news will make them seriously think about this plan for quick implementation.

                    So losers?? - - I dont know, and I dont care.
                    Winners?? -- Us...
                    Went to Hyosung with my friend, and it was awesome from front! Really it has great looks of GT650r... My friend booked it and will get the delivery with in 1 month. But i see people are actually liking this GT250r, my friends booking number is 223 in Thane showroom. Booking made at Rs 50,000/-

                    OTR is around 3.10L

                    apart from liquid cool i was happy to see this bike, i changed my mind! Kawasaki is indeed a nice product but don't think GT250r is any far behind. My friend just booked it because he loved dual disc in front/Projector lights/sports riding postion/ and V twin cynlinder with that killer looks. He was not all interested in Ninja, where as i was forcing him to Ninja.But he said "Dost isse dekh to!!".

                    I too liked the bike!!

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                    • #145
                      Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                      Went to Hyosung with my friend, and it was awesome from front! Really it has great looks of GT650r... My friend booked it and will get the delivery with in 1 month. But i see people are actually liking this GT250r, my friends booking number is 223 in Thane showroom. Booking made at Rs 50,000/-

                      OTR is around 3.10L

                      apart from liquid cool i was happy to see this bike, i changed my mind! Kawasaki is indeed a nice product but don't think GT250r is any far behind. My friend just booked it because he loved dual disc in front/Projector lights/sports riding postion/ and V twin cynlinder with that killer looks. He was not all interested in Ninja, where as i was forcing him to Ninja.But he said "Dost isse dekh to!!".

                      I too liked the bike!!
                      My friend , if someone says bad about some thing it doesn't mean that its actually bad, everyone has there requirements and according to that they choose there bike, even with new Ninja i may not be buying it , coz its not about how one's bike heritage is , its all about how you feel riding it. and being more race oriented person i like more GTR than Ninja coz of its big bike feel and race riding position. and if some one like my requirement choose ninja then its bad bike for him its simply doesn't match his intrest . its something like try to force a tourer/cruiser guys to buy either CBR or NINJA they straitaway park your suggestion a side they still go for bullet or cruiser ..its as simple as that ... now don't tell me Ninja and GTR are the same league

                      and about GTR take a test ride you will know how smooth it is and refined and in B'lore the Booking numb are around in 70+ as per last week.
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                      • #146
                        New Kawasaki Ninja 250R unveiled | News | Autocar India

                        Expect the 2013 Ninja 250R to ride into India some months from now.
                        I am sure the sales of the existing Ninja in India is going to go down now, Bajaj pls get this bike ASAP.

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                        • #147
                          If BAL release the 2013 ninja 250 in late 2013 or early 2014, its near the time when they are also gonna launch KTM moto3 inspired 350cc bike which currently judging the duke 200 i think may be priced between 3-3.5 lakh. And if it happens then it will surely make a dent in ninja 250 s sale within their house (though the ktm will be single cylinder but 350cc!!!!). So bajaj should release the ninja as early as possible and sell as much as ninja they can.

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                          • #148
                            Originally posted by Nilhawk View Post
                            If BAL release the 2013 ninja 250 in late 2013 or early 2014, its near the time when they are also gonna launch KTM moto3 inspired 350cc bike which currently judging the duke 200 i think may be priced between 3-3.5 lakh. And if it happens then it will surely make a dent in ninja 250 s sale within their house (though the ktm will be single cylinder but 350cc!!!!). So bajaj should release the ninja as early as possible and sell as much as ninja they can.
                            Well, I have news that the Kawks also have plans to launch a moto3 inspired 350cc bike. I guess BAL wont bring that in India.
                            But, ya what u said about the Duke thing is also correct, and BAL will surely keep that in mind as well. Now if AutoCar is to be believed (Expect the 2013 Ninja 250R to ride into India some months from now.), the Hyosung's dream will be certainly over!!:P


                            BTW, the attached Pic says only the Special Editions have ABS
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                            • #149
                              Currently looking at bajaj's focus mainly towards ktm & less towards kawasaki, i fear bajaj and kawasaki doesnt get part away near future. I dont no but some times this clicks in my mind. Hope it doesnt come true.

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                              • #150
                                Originally posted by payeng View Post
                                Beautiful!!
                                Funny, how I was starting to think that my interest for full faired bikes were over.
                                How I wish Mr. Rajiv Bajaj shared the same sentiment. How I wish he were a fan of Japanese inline-four superbikes.

                                At the end of the day be it Hyosung or Kawasaki, it should make you feel good.


                                How long are we going to suffer the ordinary bikes and see other countries happily enjoy big and beautiful bikes? If Hyo or Kawa makes you feel like your dream superbike ride, go for it. No point in suffering. Just go for it.

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