Kawasaki Launches Ninja ZX-14R and ZX-10R

After a long impatient wait, Kawasaki has today launched two of its superbikes in India, the Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-14R for Rs. 15.70 lakh and 16.90 lakh respectively. Kawasaki is present in India for a long time, and it is the first time when the manufacturer has pulled out its big guns in India. Kawasaki India has an annual capacity of manufacturing and assembling 5000 bikes annually. Kawasaki is planning to sell the ZX-10R and ZX-14R through a separate dealership network, so these superbikes won't be available at pro-biking showrooms.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R, world's fastest and company's flagship bike uses a 1441cc engine, power output of 195bhp at 10,000rpm with rather impressive 162.5Nm at 7,500rpm. It is the most powerful production bike with a top speed of 334.99kmph, which is electronically restricted at 299kmph. The bike is capable to achieve 0-100kmph in just 2.62 seconds (the world's fastest car Bugatti Veyron does it in 2.46 seconds). It comes equipped with many latest technologies like- dual throttle valve, 3-mode Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) system, power mode selection, ABS etc.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is powered by an inline-four, 998cc powerplant which thrusts out 194bhp of power and 112 Nm of torque. Top speed is limited to 299 km/hr. The bike gets power mode selection and is equipped with Sports-Kawasaki Traction Control (SKTRC) which has 3 modes along with an off mode. The bike has power modes to make it easy to ride – Full (100% power), Middle (75% power), Low (50-60% power). Supersport type ABS is optional.

Both Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-14R get Kawasaki Intelligent ABS KIBS (Kawaski Intelligent Anti-lock Braking System) as standard which reduces rear lift while braking. The bikes also come with Traction Control System, which makes both the bikes one of the safest ones in the world. The Ninja ZX-14R and ZZX-10R get dual semi-floating type petal disc brakes of 310mm giving it a top-class stopping prowess. Both the Ninjas also get fully adjustable rear and front shock absorbers.

So, with this a new chapter starts for Kawasaki in India and it will be interesting to see two fastest bikes Hayabusa and ZX-14R racing in Indian market for the no.1 spot.