2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R launched in India

Kawasaki 2012 Ninja 650 launched in India

Official Press Release : 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Launch in India ~ Grease n Gasoline

Bajaj Auto, the second largest two wheeler manufacturer in India after Hero MotoCorp, launched the much awaited Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2012 edition superbike in India at a price of Rs 4.99 lacs (Ex-showroom, New Delhi), 

which is actually a very competitive price, considering the fact that in US its available for $7,999.Bajaj is the official distributor of Japan's Kawasaki motorcycles in India. Under Kawasaki, Bajaj sells Ninja 250R and 650R in India. Speaking about the newly launched 650R superbike, Bajaj Auto will be able to compete with the likes of other 650cc (or more) motorcycles in the segment from manufacturers like Hyosung and Ducati.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Specifications

Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve, parallel twin

Displacement 649 cc

Bore x Stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm

Compression Ratio 10.8:1

Cooling System Liquid

Fuel System Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies

Ignition TCBI with electronic advance

Transmission 6-Speed

Final Drive O-Ring Chain

Frame Type Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel

Rake/Trail 25°/4.3 in.

Front Tire Size Dunlop Roadsmart II 120/70x17

Rear Tire Size Dunlop Roadsmart II 160/60x17

Wheelbase 55.5 in.

Front Suspension / wheel travel 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in.

Rear Suspension / wheel travel Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in.

Front Brakes Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston calipers

Rear Brakes Single 220mm petal disc with single piston caliper

Fuel Capacity 15.5 liters

Seat Height 31.7 in. (790 mm)

Curb Weight 460.8 lbs. (204 kgs)

Overall length 83.1 in. (2100 mm)

Overall width 30.3 in. (760 mm)

Overall height 46.5 in. (1200 mm)

Warranty 12 months

Official Press Release : 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Launch in India ~ Grease n Gasoline

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