Overview

Kawasaki has launched the most awaited naked version of Ninja 250 in Indonesia. It is known as the 'Kawasaki Z250 SL' where SL stands for Sport Lightweight. The bike is more sportier than the Ninja 250 and is designed on Tube type diamond frame chassis. It has got a street fighter look that distinguishes it from the crowd everywhere. As per the latest report by AutoCar India, Kawasaki is all-set to launch the Z250SL in India by the end of this year for Rs. 1.75-2.00 lakhs. (expected ex-showroom price). Lets check out the Kawasaki Z250 SL in detail.
 

Design and Style

The Z250 SL resembles its predecessor Z800 and Z1000 in terms of the single prominent low positioned headlight, halogen head lamps, strong fuel tanks and the overall design of the bike. The look of NZ250 SL is further enhanced by the alloy wheels. Moreover, the black rear view mirrors, nicely positioned handlebar and footrests, front and rear turn indicators, a beautiful tail light, a step-up seat, a trendy exhaust and a well sculpted fuel tank makes it an eye catcher.

Dimensions, Weight and Fuel Tank Capacity

It comes with a length of 2010 mm, width of 750 mm and a height of 1025 mm as its dimensions along with a weight of 148 Kgs. It has a fuel tank capacity of 17 litres which does not disappoints you on the long runs.

Instrument Console

The bike has got fully digital instrument console which includes speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and two tripmeters. It also features indicators for low fuel, low oil and low battery which keeps you updated.

Engine and Gearbox

Z250 SL is powered by a 249cc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, parallel twin, mono cylinder, DOHC engine which pumps out a peak power of 27.62 bhp at 9700 rpm and a peak torque of 22.6 at 8200 rpm. The engine is mated with six speed transmission and can reach a top speed of 153 kmph.

Brakes and Suspension

The Z250 SL has got 290 mm Petal disc brakes at the front and 220 mm Petal disc brakes at the rear. The suspension system comprises of 37 mm hydraulic telescopic fork at the front and Uni-Trak with aluminum linkage at the rear. All for effective braking and superior handling. It is expected that Z250SL will also come with optional ABS.

Comfort and Convenience

The bike features a low driver sitting which makes it comfortable to drive. The seat is slightly positioned upward at the end that gives it an attractive look. It comes with the electric or self start feature for the users comfort. Z250 SL has an extended wheel base of 1400 mm therefore, it is safer to drive. The bike has a good ground clearance of 145 mm that protects the under body from damages and makes it suitable for tough conditions.

Shades

The awesome bike is available in three color styles: Orange, Green and Black.

Price

Kawasaki Z250 SL will be priced around INR 1.75-2.00 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) may vary. Overall, it serves as a good package from Kawasaki and is known for its stunning looks, speed and amazing performance.

Kawasaki Z250 SL – Let the Good Times Roll

Royal Enfield enjoys quite a cult following in India. Models like the Classic and the Bullet have achieved stellar success and a huge fan following. Other than having established a strong foothold in India, the manufacturer has also fared pretty well in the export markets. Currently, Royal Enfield is in the process of expanding its product portfolio, which could lead to a considerable boost in sales in both domestic and export markets. The manufacturer has been regular with updating its products and launched the all-new Continental GT 535 Cafe Racer here in 2013. From the looks of it, Royal Enfield doesn’t have an exciting new product offensive for 2015, but 2016 could turn out to be a very important year for the popular motorcycle brand. If rumours are to be believed, the manufacturer intends to come up with two new engines, both of which are likely to make their debut on new motorcycles. The Himalayan Scrambler has been under development for some time now and the new spy pics show test mules that seem very close to production.
A Royal Enfield Hima.

Technical Details

Royal Enfield is said to have invested INR 500 crores on the development of its upcoming product range and a part of this investment will go into setting up of two technology centres which will work on new product development and improving the quality of all Royal Enfield motorcycles. While one of the upcoming engines from Royal Enfield will be a 750cc twin-cylinder engine, the other will displace 410cc and will power the upcoming ‘Himalayan’ scrambler-styled motorcycle. The 410cc engine that will power the upcoming Royal Enfield Scrambler will boast of overhead camshaft (OHC) and is likely to churn out a max. power of 28 BHP. Also, the motor is expected to have lower NVH than the current crop of REs.The bike will also be available with an optional ABS system.

Looks

The upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 410cc scrambler was recently spied testing by our friends at MotorVikatan. From what can be made out, the Himalayan would be an adventure bike with at least some off-road capabilities. As revealed by the spy pic, the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 410cc scrambler will feature a GT525-like front mudguard, spoke wheels, disc brakes with steel braided brake lines, black-painted engine, raised handlebar, an ever-so-slightly upswept exhaust, round-shaped headlight and round-shaped rear view mirrors. The latest pictures reveal an almost production ready model which highlights certain Scrambler like features of the bike.

Price

It is being said that the Royal Enfield Himalayan price will be kept between INR 1.65 lacs to 1.85 lacs (ex-showroom). An insider is said to have said,“The management has decided that the Himalayan will not be priced above the psychological barrier of Rs 2 lakh, because once that is crossed, customers do not hesitate to move on to products which are priced even at the Rs 3 lakh or Rs 3.75-4 lakh range. Royal Enfield bikes have been selling in large volumes and the management is very clear that the Himalayan should attract customers like the way all Royal Enfield motorcycles do. So the price will be very competitive,”

Earlier this month, Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer announced the prices for their limited edition Despatch motorcycles based on the Classic 500. The limited edition consists of three new colours which were first showcased at the unveiling of Royal Enfield’s flagship merchandise and apparel store in Khan Market, New Delhi in May 2015. Out of the three paint shades, only two will be made available in India- Desert Storm Despatch and Squadron Blue Despatch. However, now, it is being said that the manufacturer managed to sell of the first batch of the new Royal Enfield Despatch Limited Edition motorcycle in a matter of just 30-odd minutes.  In this post, you can find all the information on the Royal Enfield Despatch Limited Edition price, pics, specs, features and details.

Price

The Royal Enfield Despatch costs INR 2,24,752 (on-road, Mumbai). Full price list as follows-

City	On Road Price
New Delhi	INR 2,16,607
Mumbai	INR 2,24,752
Chennai	INR 2,20,383
Kolkata	INR 2,26,287
Hyderabad	INR 2,20,969
Bangalore	INR 2,31,064

Bookings will begin on 15th July 2015, 10 a.m. onwards on the manufacturer’s official store page- store.royalenfield.com. Once the booking has been made customers can collect their bikes from the nearest RE dealership in their city.