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

VW Group owned Czech automaker Skoda revealed the new generation 2016 Skoda Superb at an event in Prague earlier this year. The new model is underpinned by the much publicized Volkswagen MQB platform and the all-new Superb doesn’t just look more appealing than the outgoing version, but is also more spacious and feature-laden. The 2016 Superb is internationally available with five petrol and three diesel engine options and last we checked, has been getting rave reviews from media and car enthusiasts alike. Now, it seems like Skoda India has started readying itself to launch the third generation Superb limousine in India. The India-debut of the new Skoda Superb 2016 is expected to take place at the Delhi Auto Expo 2016, and the manufacturer was recently caught testing the upcoming model on our country’s public roads. Here. we’ve put together all the available details on the new Skoda Superb 2016 to give you a fair idea about the soon-to-be-launched car –

Launch in India

As we just said, Skoda India has started gearing up to bring the new model to our shores and our guess is that the new Skoda Superb 2016 India launch will take place soon after the Auto Expo next year.

Spy Pics

Price in India

While the 2016 Superb price in India will be announced only at the time of the car’s launch, it is highly probable that in India, the car would be 10-12 percent pricier than the current model.

Interior

In the words of Skoda, the new sedan’s interior space has a more “modern, elegant and sophisticated look”. The manufacturer goes on to say that the new Superb benefits from a “new level of comfort, new technical solutions and high-quality, precise workmanship”. The new car benefits from 157 mm of more rear leg room and 69 mm of better elbow room. The car has a large boot, with a maximum capacity of 625-litres (again, 30 litres more than the earlier car).

Features

The new model comes with a long list of features, the most important of which include –

• Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) with Driving Mode Select
• Three-zone automatic climate control
• Electric panoramic tilt and slide roof
• Electrically operated tailgate
• High speed internet access based on LTE
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Emergency brake function
• Electronic tire pressure monitoring system
• Seven airbags
• Optional rear side airbags.

Based on the latest spy pics Skoda India is likely to bring the top of the line Laurin & Klement trim to India along with the other standard variants. The highlights of the L&K trim are:

• Heated seats
• Adaptive dampers
• Three drive modes
• 18 inch alloys
• Umbrellas stored in the front doors
• Electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and memory function
• 8 inch touchscreen infotainment system

Specifications

As we said earlier, the new 2016 Superb will hit the dealerships in its home market with five petrol engines and three diesel motors. The petrol engine line up comprises of– 1.4 TSI (125 PS-200 Nm), 1.4 TSI (150 PS-250 Nm), 1.8 TSI (180 PS-250 Nm), 2.0 TSI (220 PS-350 Nm) and 2.0 TSI (280 PS-350 Nm). The Diesel engine line up will comprise of- 1.6 TDI (120 PS-250 Nm), 2.0 TDI (150 PS-340 Nm) and 2.0 TDI (190 PS-400 Nm). Skoda will provide an optional all-wheel drive system that will boast of a the 5th generation Haldex system.

Stay tuned to Car Blog India for more on the new Skoda Superb 2016 India launch.