Oct 12, 2009 02:02 AM
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(Updated Oct 12, 2009 02:33 AM)
Kawasaki Ninja 250R has finally been launched in India after so much of waiting. But it seems the price may play a spoilsport. It has been priced at Rs. 2.7 lacs. Compare this price with the 225cc Hero Honda liquid-cooled and fuel-injection bike priced at Rs. 91000 only.
Ninja will be imported as completely knocked down (CKD) units and will be assembled at Bajaj’s Chakan plant. This means that Kawasaki has successfully avoided the import duty (almost 100%) on foreign made bikes and cars. Just imagine the price if Kawasaki would have decided to directly import the bike. Nevertheless, the bike still seems to be overpriced. Let us have a quick look at the features of the bike and then compare it with other bikes present in the Indian market to see whether Ninja can justify its price of Rs. 2.7 lacs. Here we go…
Features and specifications:
1. 250cc liquid cooled engine2.6-speed transmission3.DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft head) – this is helpful in boosting power of the bike, but only at higher torques.4.Two-caliper single disc brakes. Front hydraulic 290mm. Rear 220mm petal disc.5.18 liter fuel tank6.151 kg dry weight (without fuel, engine oil and liquid coolant)7. Digital ignitionMax torque – 22 Nm @9500 rpm8. Top speed – 170 kmphFuel efficiency – 25-30 kmpl
Compare this with Pulsar 220 or the new Karizma ZMR, and you will find that Ninja 250R takes the top slot in features, power and top speed, but loses on fuel efficiency and price.
Read the compete review on https://microreviews.org/ninja-finally-comes-to-india/
