In this day and age, every rider in our country is trying to climb up the big engine ladder. The massive sales of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and bookings of Apache RR 310 are a clear indication of the same. Still, there is a company, which despite having a strong line up in our country, is unable to perform up to the mark. We are talking about Kawasaki-
Middleweight is that section in Motorcycling which offers enough usable performance along with great value for money. In India, the middle section is particularly devoid of anything interesting. We either have the entry level 300 cc or the high level 1000 cc bikes which make 200 HP, most of which we don’t ever use. In between these two lies the sweet spot of 50 to 90 HP, which is more than enough for 95% of people like me out there. Luckily there is an oasis in the desert which has two very capable 600 cc motorcycles parked beside it. The Kawasaki Z650 and Benelli 600i, let's compare them.
The Kawasaki Z1000R is a tad high spec bike, when compared to the non R version of the bike. The motorcycle has some exclusive components like the Brembo calipers, Brembo discs and Öhlins fully adjustable shock absorbers. Here is an overview of the new Kawasaki Z1000R across all aspects.
When manufacturers surprise the riders with new motorcycles, it gives the enthusiasts a feeling that is one level higher to a launch that is planned. Kawasaki surprised the Indian market by launching various line-up of motorcycles. Enthusiasts like me are so eager to lay our hands on those motorcycles.
The Kawasaki Z900 made its debut in the EICMA in 2016, since then it is one of the most awaited naked street fighters. The Z900 is a whole new motorcycle looks whole new with a lot of upgrades. Kawasaki India launched the motorcycle on the 25th of March 2017. The motorcycle is priced 1.20 lakhs more than the Z800. Let's see what Kawasaki can offer us for the extra premium that is paid.
The bikes when needed to hold into an upright position, the side stands are of no use there. Hence in this case paddock stands come to the rescue to hold the bike upright without any wobbling.
When I first saw the bike, "boy o boy" I fell in love at first sight! She was sitting there, all black. Like a predator! She is more than a bike to me! She is my stress buster.
All those friends of ours who are worried about their baby being home alone, here are some tips you can follow to make sure your 2 wheeled beauty stays nice and fresh even when you return back from your long vacation.
We have already seen the rise of companies like Kawasaki, KTM, Honda, Yamaha and many more, and also other premium companies like Hyosung, Benelli, Ducati, etc. are setting up shop in the country as they know how feasible and fruitful the market is. Apart from the litre class bikes which everyone ogles at all the time, the segment which actually sees greater action is the middle-weight one, i.e. bikes with displacement between 600-800 cc, here is the list of all the middleweights coming to India in the year 2015-16.
last Sunday of 2014, lucky enough, I had the opportunity of test riding the mighty Z. Kawasaki Chennai was kind enough to let us take their prized possessions for a spin along the scenic East Coast Road, south of Chennai city. Did it impress me as much as it did with its looks? Read on to find out.