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**antz.bin** · 01-31-2013, 10:08 AM

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**blizviz** · 01-31-2013, 05:20 PM

Launched!

The new Kawasaki Z250 has been launched in Indonesia! Powered by the same engine, it features radical styling similar to the Z800!

The on road price is Rp. 48.5 Million (around 2.3-2.4 lakh rupees).

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**payeng** · 01-31-2013, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by blizviz View Post

The new Kawasaki Z250 has been launched in Indonesia! Powered by the same engine, it features radical styling similar to the Z800!

The on road price is Rp. 48.5 Million (around 2.3-2.4 lakh rupees).

Just one word: Wicked..!!

**Divya Sharan** · 01-31-2013, 05:59 PM

Ok, assuming BAL somehow brings this to India, won't it kill KTM then?

**theironhorse99** · 01-31-2013, 06:08 PM

smoking hot.....

**nagoo** · 01-31-2013, 06:13 PM

well what you call it ... A Fully Faired Naked Bike FFNB ???

**payeng** · 01-31-2013, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Ok, assuming BAL somehow brings this to India, won't it kill KTM then?

There is market for all kinds of bikes at different price levels.

In terms of styling, I do feel that Kawasaki went slightly carried away with the Plastic extensions..

**blizviz** · 01-31-2013, 06:42 PM

The bike will be manufactered in Thailand. No ABS model is expected anytime soon. It will be available in 3 colours at launch, viz. matte black, red and white.

I personally think the matte black looks awesome (though maintaining the paint is another hassle)!

This bike could have looked meatier with inverted forks upfront. The difference in price to the fully faired version is anyway quite less (~15,000 rupees) and they won't cannibalise each other's sales too.

I'm sure some of the competition are going back to the drawing board. The Suzuki Inazuma 250 is definitely no match for this! Although there's a rumoured 250cc/200cc naked bike from Honda to be launched in Southeast Asia anytime this year.

It is also commendable to see Kawasaki launch products without much "leaks" and "spyshots" (the usual route followed by other Jap manufacturers). Nor do they engage in giving excessive media statements for "future launches" in 2015 or 2150. Other manufacturers should take note and put the money where their mouth is.

**blizviz** · 01-31-2013, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by nagoo View Post

well what you call it ... A Fully Faired Naked Bike FFNB ???

Originally posted by payeng View Post

There is market for all kinds of bikes at different price levels.

In terms of styling, I do feel that Kawasaki went slightly carried away with the Plastic extensions..

My friend has the 2013 Ninja 250R. The wiring beneath the fairing isn't that neat or not as neat as you will expect from Kawasaki. This probably explains those longish plastic extension/fairing.

**princesirohi** · 01-31-2013, 07:14 PM

nice bike...

the Zee looks similar to yamaha FZ, just instead of "Lord of the Streets" ... it is "Rule the Streets"

the naked factor is less, actually only the headlight is naked. good looking bike.

**vinbex** · 01-31-2013, 07:32 PM

the black looks more like the fz. white looks real hot! (subjective).without those tank extensions, it would have looked even more wicked!
can i have it in green!

**blizviz** · 01-31-2013, 10:53 PM

Special Site

Z250 rule the street : "Z" THE ULTIMATE MOTORCYCLE : Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company

Kawasaki Japan has launched a dedicated site for the new 2013 Z250 which pretty much highlights all the features of the bikes. You can find gorgeous studio shots of the bike too!