Kawasaki dealerships in India have commenced deliveries of the locally assembled Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in the country. On 29 June, Kawasaki launched the ‘Made in India’ Ninja ZX-10R and the Ninja ZX-10RR in India.
As reported on 16 July, both bikes sold-out in within 15 days of launch. The locally assembled Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R costs INR 12.80 lakh, while the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR gets a price tag of INR 16.10 lakh (both the prices are ex-showroom Delhi). Kawasaki dealerships have received around 100 bookings for the motorcycles across India. The bikes were earlier imported via the CBU route, priced from INR 18.80 lakh (ex-showroom India).
Local assembly of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and the Ninja ZX-10RR has resulted in a massive price cut of INR 6 lakh. The incredible market response for the motorcycles led to Kawasaki to stop accepting bookings for the Ninja ZX-10R with immediate effect. While the new Ninja ZX-10R is offered in the KRT Edition colour scheme, the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR only gets the black paint scheme.
Powering the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is a 998 cc, inline four, liquid-cooled engine that is capable of generating a maximum power of 197 bhp at 13,000 rpm while developing a peak torque of 113.5 Nm at 11,500 rpm, mated to a 6-speed transmission. The motorcycle can sprint from 0-100 kph in 2.8 seconds before reaching a top speed of 299 kph.
Electronic rider aids on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R include Kawasaki launch control (KLCM), traction control(S-KTRC), multi-level power modes, Kawasaki Quick Shifter, switchable ABS control (KIBS), engine braking function (KEBC), and cornering management (KCMF). An inertial measuring unit (IMU) controls the electronic riding suite.
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The Kawasaki ZX-10R competes with the Yamaha YZF-R1, Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, BMW S1000RR, Ducati Panigale 1299 and the Suzuki GSX1000R. The ‘Made in India’ Ninja ZX-10R and the Ninja ZX-10RR are available only as single-seat variants to evade homologation requirements like offering a saree guard and providing pillion footrests.
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