Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Kawasaki’s liter-class track machine, the Ninja ZX-10R has won three consecutive World Superbike Championships. Due to its racing credentials, this motorcycle is one of the most sought after machines in its segment. The design is distinctly Ninja with the black and green Kawasaki Racing Team livery. The motorcycle is powered by a 998cc in-line four heart that pumps out 200PS of power at 13,000rpm. With RAM air assist, power goes up by 10PS at the same rpm. Peak torque of 113.5Nm comes at 11,500rpm. The engine works in tandem with Bosch’s 6-axis inertial measurement unit that communicates with various rider aids.
It has Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) system with 5 modes, Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM), Kawasaki Engine Braking Control (KEBC), Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) and. Includes Ohlins Electronic Steering Damper (ESD). Talking about damping, the motorcycle uses BFRC light gas-charged monoshock with fully adjustable Shoba Balance Free front fork and horizontal back-link. Brakes include dual 330mm discs and 220mm rear discs with Brembo radial calipers. The motorcycle rivals Honda CBR1000RR, Yamaha YZF-R1, Suzuki GSX-R1000, Ducati Panigale V4, Aprilia RSV4 RR and BMW S 1000 RR.
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Engine 998 cc
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Power 203PS
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Torque is 114.9 Nm
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Mileage 12 kmpl
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Brakes are double discs
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Tire Type Tubeless
Suzuki Hayabusa
Hayabusa is known as one of the fastest bikes in the world. In its third generation iteration, it gets a lot of electronics, which makes it as lively in corners as it is on straights. Japanese custom house has created a limited-run all-carbon body kit for the Naps Sports. Suzuki Hayabusa is priced at Rs 16,90,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in three color schemes: Metallic Thunder Grey/Candy Daring Red, Metallic Matte Black No. 2/Glass Sparkle Black and Pearl Vigor Blue/Pearl Brilliant White. All color options are priced the same. The BS6.2-compatible version is Rs 49,000 more expensive than the BS6 bike.
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Engine 1340 cc
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Power 190PS
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Torque is 150 Nm
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Mileage 17 kmpl
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Brakes are double discs
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Tire Type Tubeless
BMW S 1000 RR
The BMW S 1000 RR is a supersport from the German bike manufacturer that aims to rule the track. The 2023 iteration gets slightly updated styling and sharper bodywork. It also gets a twin-LED headlamp setup while the tail lamps are integrated into the rear turn indicators. Additionally, it gets winglets inspired from the M 1000 RR. Apart from this, the bike features a Bluetooth-enabled 6.5-inch color TFT instrument console, a new twin-spar aluminum frame, subframe and WSBK-inspired swingarm. The new bike also features a new slide control function and brake slide assist. The 999cc inline-four motor produces 209.3PS, up 2.72PS from the previous model. Peak torque remains the same at 113Nm. Underpinnings include a 45mm USD fork and monoshock suspension setup with twin 320mm discs up front and a 220 disc at the rear for braking.
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Engine 999cc
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Power 212.91 PS
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Torque1 13 Nm
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Mileage 15.62 Kmpl
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Brakes are double discs
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Tire Type Tubeless
Kawasaki Ninja H2
The Kawasaki Hypersport range of motorcycles sold in India has received a price hike for 2019. For starters, the base-spec Ninja H2 2019 has received a price hike of Rs 1.69 lakh. With this, the price of the bike has increased by Rs. 34.99 lakhs. Previous price was Rs 33.3 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). On the other hand, the H2 Carbon is priced at Rs 41.79 lakh, while the range-topping H2R is priced at Rs 75.8 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). For 2019, the Japanese bike maker has increased the power of the H2 and H2 Carbon from 205PS to 231PS (without Ram Air). With the RAM Air, the power went from 215PS to 243PS! Peak torque has also been increased from 133.5Nm to 141.7Nm.
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Engine 998 cc
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Power 231 PS
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Torque is 141.7 Nm
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Brakes are double discs
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Tire Type Tubeless
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ABS dual channel
Ducati offers the Panigale V4 in standard, S and R variants. The standard variant is priced at Rs 26,49,000, the V4 S at Rs 31,99,000 and the top-of-the-line V4 R at Rs 69,99,000, all prices ex-showroom, pan India. The Panigale V4 gets several riding aids like traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS, slide control, launch control and a quickshifter as standard. All these ride accessories are connected to the IMU to give the rider a better grip on the rocketship. All these can be controlled via the switchcube located on the left clip-on bar and the color 5-inch TFT screen.
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Engine 998 cc
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Power220 PS
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Torque is 112 Nm
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Brakes are double discs
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Tire Type Tubeless
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ABS dual channel
