Kawasaki ZX-10R and ZX-14R launched in India at Rs 15.70 lakh and 16.90 lakh respectively
Kawasaki has launched its big boys, the ZX-10R and ZX-14R in India for a price of Rs 15.70 lakh and Rs 16.90 lakh ex-Pune respectively. Initially the bikes will be available for sale only in Maharashtra, with more states to follow in the future. The ZX-10R, widely regarded as the world's best litre-class bike, uses an inline four 998cc engine which makes 209.9PS of power. Kawasaki says that the engine is all new and has more power, lesser vibes and more torque higher up the rev range. The ZX-10R also features three switchable power modes with 100, 65 and 50 per cent power.
It also gets an unobtrusive traction control system (branded S-KTRC) and an Ohlins electronic steering damper. On the ZX-10R, the frame is a new aluminium twin spar with a new swingarm and big piston front suspension. The suspension is also fully adjustable. Kawasaki is offering 310mm front petal dual discs and the rear single 220mm petal disc on the ZX-10R. The new KIBS ABS system on the ZX10R, Kawasaki says, promises better, smoother braking. There are sensors everywhere on the bike, even on the master cylinder!
The 210PS ZX-14R in the meanwhile is hailed as the world's fastest bike. A massive 1441cc engine powers the supersport bike. It uses a monocoque frame, a trend that started with the altogether more sporty ZX-12R, and among the cycles parts is a standard slipper clutch.
Kawasaki's exclusive showroom in Wakdewadi, Pune will open on September 7. Deliveries will begin by late September.