The 2010 Bike Launch Speculation Thread

[JitenMistry]

Add 50% to the cost of 3.75L...you have your answer!

50% why???

I thinks Kawasaki will defiantly looking cost factor after Ninja 250R. I hope this time profit margin and other cost could be reduced.

[rennycornelius]

This is news! and Good News!
A new league!


No way! Highly doubtfull! Next should be a KaTooM!
but might be another
- Naked Kwacker competing with probably the CB1000
- Faired Kwacker competing with the HD

I think we've to wait for over a decade to see those R6's,ZX6's, GSX600RR, and CBR600RR.

[karthik_R]

One will grow old waiting things to happen... The waiting phase that way is endless. You want it go get it!!

[rennycornelius]

One will grow old waiting things to happen... The waiting phase that way is endless. You want it go get it!!

"legal" is the word here.......

[tallkien]

I for one am all for the kawi z750, sweeeeet looking machine and with the numbers for good measure, wish they picked that over the 650r or the er6n, but alas...

[neo88]

You serious!
Thats a neat price band

This is what i speculate if it's in CKD condition. I will show at the bottom how did i calculate. it' simple calculations

Source for the 4.6 to 5.0 L price: ?

How sure is the Ninja 650 launch ?

Hey guys had put the information long back source was NDTV and a reliable one.

After the roaring success of the Baby Ninja 250, Kawasaki is turning on the heat in the superbike market along with Indian partner Bajaj Auto.
It’s been merely six months and already 500 such beauties are plying on the Indian roads to excite the market.
The top officials of Kawasaki told NDTV that there will be atleast 3-4 new super bikes launched over the next 12-24 months, either as completely built units or in a knocked down form.
According to sources, the next in the line could be Kawasaki 600 cc super bike.
With the opening of the new office, Kawasaki will be able to offer a whole host of offerings to the super bike lovers in a short span of time and as far as Ninja 250 goes, the company is already talking about doubling the production capacity to 200 units a month within a year’s time.
Hiroshi Takata, Sr VP of motor cycle and engine at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Limited, said, "IKM is expecting its release of several super sport, sport and cruiser models, primarily in the 250 cc class or greater, to drive sales up to around 1,000 units in 2010.”
These super bikes will be sold through Bajaj's Probiking showroom and will be assembled at the company's Chakan plant.
Now since the company’s new office would be located at Pune, both partners will look at bigger localisation opportunities to lower costs and also, the partnership in not restricted to India. Bajaj and Kawasaki are exploring various options of joint manufacturing, assembling and capitalising on each other’s distribution network in South East Asia, Africa and Latin America. Rajiv Bajaj, MD of Bajaj Auto, said, "We are studying a lot of different options. There are a lot of opportunities in the market of Indonesia where both companies have operations. There are opportunities in the markets of Thailand as well." Well, the opportunities are plenty and the superbike market is also expected to grow. With this recent move Bajaj will expand its presence in the super bike segment and Kawasaki will benefit from assembly, sales and distribution network. However, the duo will have to make sure that prices stay as attractive as the bikes.



Ref : http://beta.profit.ndtv.com/news/show/kawasaki-unveils-growth-plans-37719

My Calculation/Speculation base on kawasaki thailand product cost

kawasakibigbike.com




(RED figure is would be price in India for 650R)

[bullseye_naren]

but 650r is not a proper 600cc where we can shed our big money on it, 6 lakhs i suppose the on road cost would be ! bike india says diwali launch !

y dude???

[pulsar_flame]

@billseye the ans is simple - 650r is a twin not inline 4, in 650r u will not get that sbk sound, i suppose if bajaj launches 650 here then suzuki also will launch thier 650 f here and it will be 4 cylinder bike for 6 lakhs ! but ninja 650r would be good practical road bike for all !

[sheelpriye]

@billseye the ans is simple - 650r is a twin not inline 4, in 650r u will not get that sbk sound, i suppose if bajaj launches 650 here then suzuki also will launch thier 650 f here and it will be 4 cylinder bike for 6 lakhs ! but ninja 650r would be good practical road bike for all !

nor shall you get the kick which is supposed to arrive at 12,000 rpm because by that time a 650R might have exhausted its ability to rev further
nor shall you get the handling, braking and feedback

the 650R shall be a very practical motorcycle and shall satisfy most touring needs including mine

[bullseye_naren]

@billseye the ans is simple - 650r is a twin not inline 4, in 650r u will not get that sbk sound, i suppose if bajaj launches 650 here then suzuki also will launch thier 650 f here and it will be 4 cylinder bike for 6 lakhs ! but ninja 650r would be good practical road bike for all !

oh... oh... got u... havnt gone through the specs of that bike mate.
any news of yamaha fazer1000 for india???

[sheelpriye]

any news of yamaha fazer1000 for india???

there have been talks on and off, lets see

but expect it to be pricey

[bullseye_naren]

^^how much can be expected? around 11 or 12??

[sheelpriye]

^^how much can be expected? around 11 or 12??

Yes, if it is a CBU
CKD can be have had for some less amount, lets hope for the best

[JitenMistry]

@Neo88: In your and mine speculation for 650 R are the same J Right???

Hope, our wish would fulfill soon

[svjhonda]

~4.6 to 5.0 L (Ex showroom-Delhi)

I think Bike India hinted at a 5l on-road price...

I have the mag here. It says:

"This 650cc and 70 odd bhp motorcycle would be priced below the Rs. 5 lakh (on-road) mark. Shocked? The credit for this goes to the fact that the bike will be imported in CKD kits from Thailand and hence the extremely low sticker price".

It also says the Z750 (brutal looking one) will be priced around 7 lacs on-road. There guys, you have an inline-4 750cc naked bike. Hop skip & jump. If this speculation turns true that is...