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24Sep/091

Kawasaki Ninja Launch On 5th October

Bajaj India has announced the launch date for much awaited Kawasaki Ninja 250R , it is going to be launched on 5th October and deliveries will start before diwali. But it is not going to compete with R15 and Karizma ZMR because of its price which will be around 1.60 -1.90 lakhs.

Kawasaki has marketed the Ninja 250R since 1986 as an entry-level sport motorcycle intended for use on paved roads. The bike is marketed in the US as the Ninja 250R, as the ZX250 in the UK, and as the GPX250 elsewhere.

It is an entry level sports motorcycle with a fairing made further as if an actual off-road sports bike. Bajaj along with Kawasaki will be marketing it in India and is soon expected to be seen in the market in Bajaj Pro biking showrooms.

26Aug/090

Prices Of Racing Kit Parts For R15 & FZ16

Muffler Kit (for FZ16 and R15) - Rs. 16,000/- includes : -

  • Racing Exhaust System
  • Exhaust Pipe
  • Bracket Kit Exhaust

Engine Kit (for R15) - Rs. 31,000/- includes : -

  • ECU
  • Cam Shift
  • Muffler Kit

Body kit (for FZ16 and R15) - Rs. 20,000/- includes : -

  • Brake Caliper Bracket
  • Brake Disc
  • Brake Hose Front
  • Brake Hose Rear
  • Front Brake Master Cylinder
  • Step Plate
21Apr/090

Yamaha Starts R15 Racing Championship

Yamaha YZF-R15 owners recently flocked to Chennai's Irungattukottai circuit to participate in the inaugural round of this year's R15 Championship.

Rider Sri Kandaraj clinched victory in the expert class race, while A Murlidharan and R Kartik won the semi-skilled and beginner class races, respectively. The next rounds of the championship is scheduled to be held on July 5, 2009, 13th September, 2009 and 13th December, 2009.

India Yamaha Motor will also be organising local race events at Noida, Mumbai, Coimbatore and Bangalore through the year. These 'Ride Tech Challenges' will allow Yamaha customers to prove their mettle on purpose-built tracks. Drag races for Yamaha YZF-R15 owners are planned as well.

Also on the cards is a series of touring events. Through these events, Yamaha hopes to usher in a culture of weekend getaways among riders.

[Via: Motorbeam]

 

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