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2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Revealed..!!

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  • #226
    Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post
    Why do you wanna pay taxes?



    Whats with the cbr bashing?! the only bad thing about the cbr is the welds and that is just my opinion. The KTM is manufactured here, the R15 is ! Heck BMW, Audi, Honda, Suzuki etc etc etc etc so called great japanese manufacturers manufacture here.

    And FYI the flimsy plastic is from a bike manufactured in thailand. And the CBR in thailand/US also had bad welds.
    Chill Dude!!! I am not bashing CBR. I never said it was inferior or anything. Just felt quality of bike imported from Japan/Thailand (CKD/CBU) is better.BMW's, Merc's are not made here completely. They are assembled from parts manufactured elsewhere. They have high import duties for nothing. They are mostly CBU's or CKD's. And even if there is localisation, crucial parts like the Engine, transmission etc are still imported.

    And the Japanese (Honda, Toyota, etc) still import their Engine, Transmission. They too are not completely made in India. (every nut and bolt used in the car)

    yes, there are manufacturers who do manufacture completely in India, but I never said anything against them.


    No, I am not doubting the quality of machines "Made In India" however, I think there's lot of scope for improvement and if I have an option and means then Yes I will shell out more for the imported stuff.

    There's some difference in the Engine of CBR that is made in Thailand. Indian version has different internals.

    I prefer imported stuff. Thats my opinion.
    Last edited by chinmayakar; 08-09-2012, 12:59 AM.

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    • #227
      Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
      The current NINJA price in India, includes a lot of Taxes as well.
      If BAL manufactures it in India, the Import duty will be totally off. That can bring down the price to quite an extent.
      Agreed it would reduce the cost, provided that they manufacture it. And I doubt that would happen either. Kawasaki already has bigger plants in the south east Asian region to supply bikes. I don't think they would feel the need to do the same here. And Bajaj, at the moment does not have the facility (space) to manufacture the Ninja250R alongside its current models.
      Right now that would have to come at the cost of production of current models.

      Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post
      Why do you wanna pay taxes?
      I'm not the one making choices here ..that's the way it is right now. If it changes for good then great for us all. I would love to have more affordable products here, but if I'm Kawasaki or Bajaj, I wouldn't setup a plant or another manufacturing area just for the Ninja250R
      Last edited by R-series; 08-09-2012, 12:31 AM.
      Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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      • #228
        Originally posted by R-series View Post
        Agreed it would reduce the cost, provided that they manufacture it. And I doubt that would happen either. Kawasaki already has bigger plants in the south east Asian region to supply bikes. I don't think they would feel the need to do the same here. And Bajaj, at the moment does not have the facility (space) to manufacture the Ninja250R alongside its current models.
        Right now that would have to come at the cost of production of current models.


        I'm not the one making choices here ..that's the way it is right now. If it changes for good then great for us all. I would love to have more affordable products here, but if I'm Kawasaki or Bajaj, I wouldn't setup a plant or another manufacturing area just for the Ninja250R
        Unfortunately, u are absolutely correct buddy..
        I know, there is very very remote chances of Kawaks being manufactured in India..
        It was just WISHFUL THINKING of me
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        • #229
          Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
          Unfortunately, u are absolutely correct buddy..
          I know, there is very very remote chances of Kawaks being manufactured in India..
          It was just WISHFUL THINKING of me
          your right on your part..and I would love to have them manufacture the Ninja 250R here which gives me an option to use some parts from the new model on my Ninja at less cost of course
          Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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          • #230
            Seems like bajaj Is not concentrating on kawasakis,I could see that lots of people are waiting the 2013 ninja 250,is bajaj bothered about that?
            . . . .d biker guy

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            • #231
              Originally posted by R-series View Post
              your right on your part..and I would love to have them manufacture the Ninja 250R here which gives me an option to use some parts from the new model on my Ninja at less cost of course
              Oh u are already an owner...Congo
              Since we both agree on the same thing, so can I expect a taste of ur ride
              Last edited by Shibadip; 08-09-2012, 01:02 AM.
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              • #232
                Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                Oh u are already an owner...Congo
                Since we both agree on the same thing, so can I expect a taste of ur ride
                oh sure, I wouldn't mind that. Whenever you get a chance, your most welcome
                Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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                • #233
                  Originally posted by R-series View Post
                  oh sure, I wouldn't mind that. Whenever you get a chance, your most welcome
                  Oh, thanks for your generousness. Will certainly keep ur offer in mind whenever i go the the Capital.
                  BTW, i'm still a virgin to ninja(or any actual powerful bike for that matter)
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                  • #234
                    Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                    Oh, thanks for your generousness. Will certainly keep ur offer in mind whenever i go the the Capital.
                    BTW, i'm still a virgin to ninja(or any actual powerful bike for that matter)
                    Sure..you'll love the experience. Let me know whenever you plan
                    Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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                    • #235
                      looks more like the current zx-10r. Could have named it rather as zx-2r. The two limited editions look fabulous ...

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                      • #236
                        overdrive.in/details/1885/Launched--2012-Kawasaki-Ninja-650-in-India

                        well,good thing if this is the direction taken by bajaj for Kawasaki products
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                        • #237
                          Originally posted by senotrius View Post
                          overdrive.in/details/1885/Launched--2012-Kawasaki-Ninja-650-in-India

                          well,good thing if this is the direction taken by bajaj for Kawasaki products
                          Ya, certainly a nice direction taken by bajaj.
                          the last line of the site tell -" Currently there are no plan to launch a naked version in India."
                          This certainly now makes sense -with the high performance naked bikes coming from KTM brand, the faried ones will be supplied from Kawks.
                          so no cannibalism..
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                          • #238
                            Originally posted by Shibadip View Post
                            Ya, certainly a nice direction taken by bajaj.
                            the last line of the site tell -" Currently there are no plan to launch a naked version in India."
                            This certainly now makes sense -with the high performance naked bikes coming from KTM brand, the faried ones will be supplied from Kawks.
                            so no cannibalism..
                            I only hope they don't delay in getting the new 250. Launching the 2012 650 this late is worrying. But then again the 250 is another market segment altogether, so hoping for an early 2013 launch...

                            The naked 650 would surely put a dent in Bajaj's plans for KTM. Kawasaki would only introduce it after they themselves have a firm footing in the Indian markets.
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                            • #239
                              Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
                              Game for anything less than 3.75 Lacs(On Road). And I prefer CBU or CKD route instead of making it in India like the CBR. I think making it in India will not match the quality of that made in Japan or Thailand (My opinion). Don't mind paying extra for a CBU or CKD. And I think Kawasaki wont allow any localisation in Ninja for the fear of ruining their reputation. I guess this was the agreement between 2 companies before Bajaj decided to launch Ninja in India.
                              I would prefer a India made 400 cc parallel twin (If any blessed manufactures launch it) at that price instead of an imported 250cc.

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                              • #240
                                It seems Kawasaki has launched the 2012 Ninja 650 without ABS. Does this mean that 250R would also most probably come without ABS option in India ?

                                Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post
                                I would prefer a India made 400 cc parallel twin (If any blessed manufactures launch it) at that price instead of an imported 250cc.
                                The closest to that would be KTM Duke 350 and Bajaj Pulsar 350SS coming next year
                                Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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