Upcoming Bikes in India

Suzuki GW250

Suzuki has confirmed their plans to launch the naked bike GW250 in India. Here, the Suzuki GW250 will be positioned against other 250 cc bikes such as the Honda CBR250R and the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Photo: The latest 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R, which would come to India in 2011

Looking at the successful sales of the Ninja 250R in 2010, Bajaj is confident of bringing in the bike’s bigger sibling, the 650R. Within a year of its launch 1,000 Ninja 250R bikes have been sold despite the price tag of Rs. 3 lakh on road. This shows there is a healthy demand for premium motorcycles in the country. Related: Kawasaki Ninja 560R launch in India

We aren’t sure if Bajaj is going to assemble the Ninja 650R or import it as a CBU (completely built unit). Expect the price of the Ninja 650R to be anywhere between Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 7.5 lakh, depending on how it is to be made. The Kawasaki Ninja 650R should hit Bajaj Probiking showrooms by 2011 end.

Engine: 650 cc
Power: 70 bhp
Torque: 66 Nm
Price: Rs. 5.5 lakh (estimated)