Commenting on the launch, Yuji Horiuchi, MD, India Kawasaki Motors said, "With the positive feedback on our existing models such as Ninja 300 and Ninja 650, I am confident that the new launches will also be accepted by the Indian consumers enthusiastically. India is an important market more us and which is why we have brought the latest and the best of Ninja's portfolio in the country. We are optimistic of introducing 1-2 launches of this stature every-year."
In the steady super-bikes market of India, IKM initial target for sales is 100 units per year. IKM will expand its business territory in a phased manner, with its focus on Maharashtra, followed by the rest of the country.IKM is looking at carefully selecting and training staff that can work on the two valued motorcycles. The Ninja ZX-14R and ZX-10R will be sold and serviced through the exclusive shop of Kawasaki.
The ZX-10R is powered by a 998cc in-line four cylinder engine that belts out 195bhp and 112 Nm of torque, harnessed by a 6-speed gearbox. The superbike takes just 2.8 seconds to reach triple digit speeds from rest and has a top speed of 299kph (limited). The bike comes equipped with Sports-Kawasaki Traction Control (SKTRC), Kawasaki Intelligent ABS (KIBS) and three power modes - Full (100%), Middle (75%) and Low (50%).
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R gets its power from a 1,441cc in-line 4-cylinder engine which whips out a power output of 195bhp and torque output of 155 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission. Deliveries would commence by the end of September. Kawasaki say the litre-class segment in India is presently growing at 20-25% every year and that it aims to capture a market share of 20% by end of 2015. Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com
