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Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R spotted undergoing homologation at ARAI. Will it launch?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R spotted undergoing homologation at ARAI.
Extremely reliable sources have spotted the 600cc Kawasaki ZX-6R supersport bike at the ARAI test facility undergoing homologation tests. For those not in the know, every bike or car (excluding CBU imports) has to undergo a series of tests to determine if they are fit for use in Indian road conditions before being introduced in the market. Spotting a bike undergoing homologation is a clear indicator of a bikemaker wanting to launch it in India.
Note: Spy Pic not of ARAI.
Japanese bikemakers have shied away from bringing 600cc supersport bikes to India as the 800cc cap laid by the Indian government meant that you could not import any bike with engine displacement below 800cc unless it was homologated first - an expensive process. There is also the issue of 600cc supersport bikes being priced close to their litre-class counterparts as given their track-bred nature, they are as technologically advanced and feature sophisticated suspension parts as well.
Don't expect it for cheap though. A whole lot of R&D and expensive parts go behnd this segment... Expect a price that may undercut the ZX10R by approx 1-3 Lacs INR.
The Kawasaki ZX-6R in the USA retails for USD 12,699 (Rs 9.17 lakh) while the larger ZX-10R can be had for USD 16,099 (Rs 11.63 lakh). (By present rate, 1 USD = 72.24 INR)
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Read more at Source link: https://www.outlookindia.com/website...r-india/316966
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Hey Xbhpians,
If I were to summarize this news, it would be that ZX6R was 'allegedly' spotted testing at ARAI. A lot can go wrong between this and the point when ZX 6R is actually available between us, but let's be positive.
I just test rode the latest Ninja 650 last sunday, and its refinement was indeed up to the famed level that Japanese are known for. Expect something similar from ZX6R when it arrives, just a lot faster.
600cc SS segment is one of the most respect street/race segments among road bikes across the world. Its one of the favourites for most public racetracks around the world. A lot of stunters use large sprocket 600cc's supersports to do stunts.
We welcome it with widespread hands, although I understand that just like Daytona 765, its going to serve a niche part of the market. But still, seeing one or two in person on our group rides can kind of, make our day, don't you think?
[MENTION=10505]nitrosatya[/MENTION] If at all the news is reliable and if it materializes, then Congrats bro.
[MENTION=13161]tanay[/MENTION] Surprisingly, the link says that ZX10R has adopted the CKD route permanently now. Of course, Its Outlook India and they may be wrong too, Have a look and let me know what you think.
Extremely reliable sources have spotted the 600cc Kawasaki ZX-6R supersport bike at the ARAI test facility undergoing homologation tests. For those not in the know, every bike or car (excluding CBU imports) has to undergo a series of tests to determine if they are fit for use in Indian road conditions before being introduced in the market. Spotting a bike undergoing homologation is a clear indicator of a bikemaker wanting to launch it in India.
Note: Spy Pic not of ARAI.
Japanese bikemakers have shied away from bringing 600cc supersport bikes to India as the 800cc cap laid by the Indian government meant that you could not import any bike with engine displacement below 800cc unless it was homologated first - an expensive process. There is also the issue of 600cc supersport bikes being priced close to their litre-class counterparts as given their track-bred nature, they are as technologically advanced and feature sophisticated suspension parts as well.
Don't expect it for cheap though. A whole lot of R&D and expensive parts go behnd this segment... Expect a price that may undercut the ZX10R by approx 1-3 Lacs INR.
The Kawasaki ZX-6R in the USA retails for USD 12,699 (Rs 9.17 lakh) while the larger ZX-10R can be had for USD 16,099 (Rs 11.63 lakh). (By present rate, 1 USD = 72.24 INR)
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Read more at Source link: https://www.outlookindia.com/website...r-india/316966
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Hey Xbhpians,
If I were to summarize this news, it would be that ZX6R was 'allegedly' spotted testing at ARAI. A lot can go wrong between this and the point when ZX 6R is actually available between us, but let's be positive.
I just test rode the latest Ninja 650 last sunday, and its refinement was indeed up to the famed level that Japanese are known for. Expect something similar from ZX6R when it arrives, just a lot faster.
600cc SS segment is one of the most respect street/race segments among road bikes across the world. Its one of the favourites for most public racetracks around the world. A lot of stunters use large sprocket 600cc's supersports to do stunts.
We welcome it with widespread hands, although I understand that just like Daytona 765, its going to serve a niche part of the market. But still, seeing one or two in person on our group rides can kind of, make our day, don't you think?
[MENTION=10505]nitrosatya[/MENTION] If at all the news is reliable and if it materializes, then Congrats bro.
[MENTION=13161]tanay[/MENTION] Surprisingly, the link says that ZX10R has adopted the CKD route permanently now. Of course, Its Outlook India and they may be wrong too, Have a look and let me know what you think.
Wow! Too good to be true! Anew ZX6R will be coming in 2019.
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