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Is the Suzuki Recursion concept going into production?
The word doing the rounds is that Suzuki are making a production version of their Recursion concept, which is powered by 588cc, twin-cylinder, turbocharged engine.
Suzuki’s exploration of this concept could very well have been motivated by the wish to develop a machine which is capable of producing litre-bike power, using a middle-weight engine. The concept reportedly produced a 100 PS and 100 Nm output figures, staggering torque figures for an engine of this displacement.
Kawasaki have set the ball rolling in terms of forced-induction motorcycles by beginning mass manufacture of the Ninja H2 and the track-only Ninja H2R, both supercharged bikes.
In other Suzuki related news; the Japanese marque has also re-registered the iconic “Katana” and “Gamma” names and logos from years gone by.
The Katana logo and name has been re-registered with both the European and North American trademark offices. Associated with high-performance, precision motorcycles of yore, the Katana name could make a comeback in the form of the production-based model of the Recursion concept.
The Gamma moniker, the same one that used to adorn the 500cc two-stroke superbike platform, on the other hand has been registered only in the European trademark office, as the USA does not allow two-strokes on her roads any more, pointing towards the possibility of the resurrection of this iconic lineage as well, although the form it might eventually take, is as yet unclear. We’ll just have to wait till Suzuki drop us an official line to find out more, and fans of this reputed bikemaker will surely be waiting with baited breaths for just that.
Story: Ryan Lee
Kawasaki Ninja H2 India price announced
Keep your nunchucks ready, because one the most highly anticipated Ninjas – the H2 is coming to India. [Read more…]
Kawasaki to launch new Concours 14 ABS
Kawasaki unveiled the Concours14 ABS, a bike that will join the street-legal Ninja H2 and the H2R as a part of the company’s 2015 line-up.
The new Concours14 is powered by the same 1,352cc, 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) as seen on the Ninja ZX-14R. The 2015 Concours14 benefits from a raft of new enhancements including a revised first gear ratio, lighter steering at low speeds, a stiffer suspension for better carrying capacity and the new K-ACT ABS braking system. The other highlights are the electronically adjustable windscreen which has a three-position vent to reduce pressure, new seat for a comfortable and upright riding position, and new silver bezels on the instrument console. Tyre Pressure Monitoring and headed grips will also come as standard.
The 2015 Kawasaki Concours14 ABS will be available in two colour options – Candy Lime Green and Metallic Spark Black. The bike will be priced at $15,499 (Rs 9.55 lakh).
Story: Ryan Lee
Kawasaki Ninja H2 for the Road
Kawasaki have finally revealed the road-legal version of the 300-PS track-only Ninja H2 R, called the H2, complete with a head lamp. [Read more…]
Kawasaki unveil the Ninja 250SL and the Z250SL
Kawasaki showcased the new single-cylinder Ninja 250SL and the Z250SL at EICMA, [Read more…]
New Kawasaki Ninja H2 wrapped in Pure Silver
Kawasaki’s latest promo video features the Ninja H2 in pure silver. Well, the paintwork on the H2 known as “silver-mirror”, is actually created by inducing a chemical reaction that forms a layer of the precious metal. The paintwork has already been spotted on the track-only H2R, and will now be available on the street-legal Ninja H2 as well.
Kawasaki officially plan to unveil the Ninja H2 at EICMA motorcycle show in Milan on the 4th of November.
Check out the Ninja H2 dressed in all its bling, in the video below:
Story: Ryan Lee
Kawasaki to launch the 2015 Vulcan S cruiser
The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer, once again, are in the limelight revealing their entry-level cruiser – the Vulcan S – which will officially make its début at the EICMA this November.
The Vulcan S is powered by a 649cc, 4-stroke, parallel twin engine, also seen in the Ninja 650 and ER-6n, producing 61 PS and 63 Nm of torque in its cruiser avatar, and is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The 2015 Vulcan S boasts of an array of features which include adjustable foot pegs, comfortable “Ergo-Fit” seat, adjustable handlebars, optional ABS and an analogue/digital instrument console.
Kawasaki are offering the 2015 Vulcan S in four colour options- Metallic Royal Purple, Pearl Crystal White, Candy Lime Green and Flat Ebony. It has been reported the Vulcan S will be priced at approximately $7,000 (Rs 4.2 lakh) and $7,400 (Rs 4.5 lakh) with ABS.
Kawasaki already have the Z250 and the ER-6n motorcycles in India so it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Kawasaki’s new entry-level cruiser, the Vulcan S, will also arrive in India soon.
Story: Ryan Lee
Invasion of the Green Goblins: Kawasaki Z250, ER-6n
In a double move, Kawasaki today launched two new street bikes – the Z250 and the ER-6n. BIKE India reports from ground zero. [Read more…]
Hot Nakeds: Kawasaki Z250 and ER-6n coming October 16
India Kawasaki Motor will introduce two new naked streetbikes to the line-up – the Z250 and Ninja ER-6n. [Read more…]
