Bajaj will launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250CC

Bajaj will launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250CC and KTM Duke 690CC in 2008 through its Probiking showrooms. news was out in early 2008, in January, still i think it will take more time bajaj to lauch this bike.

features

• New bodywork.
• Revised dual overhead camshafts and a new 2-into-1 exhaust system for more low and mid-range torque from the dual-carbureted 249cc DOHC parallel twin-cylinder engine.
• Refined intake and exhaust ports for improved off-idle response and smooth power delivery.
• Reduced engine noise via an auto adjusting cam chain tensioner.
• A new fairing and windscreen for improved wind protection.
• A new 37mm telescopic front fork with firm settings.
• New, larger 17″ wheels with low-profile tires.
• A larger 290mm front brake rotor.

The 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R is priced arround $3,499 and will available in four colors: Lime Green, Ebony, Passion Red, and Candy Plasma Blue.

as per economics time hindi edition ninja is expected in dec.2008.

BAJAJ PULSAR vs TVS APACHE RTR vs HERO HONDA HUNK

Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi 
 TVS Apache 160 RTR 
 Hero Honda Hunk
Type: Commuter  Sports  Sports
Top Speed: 113kph  118kph  120kph
Fuel Consumption:
City     -  42.00  -
Fuel Consumption:
Highway         -  52.00  -

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ::
Displacement: 149.01cc  159.7cc  149.2cc
Engine: 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Plug  4 stroke, Single  Air Cooled, 4 Stroke
Maximum Power: 13.50ps@8500rpm  15.2bhp@8500rpm  14.4ps@8500rpm
Maximum Torque: 13.90nm@6500rpm  13.1nm@6000rpm  12.80nm@6500rpm
Gears:  5 Speed  5 Speed  5 Speed
Clutch:  0  Multiplate Wet  Multiplate Wet
Bore:  NA  62  57.3
Stroke:  NA  52.9  57.8
No. of Cylinders: -  -  -
Cylinder Configuration: NA  NA  NA
Valve Per Cylinder: -  -  -
Engine Block Material: NA  NA  NA
Chassis Type: NA  Double Cradle  Tubular Diamond Type
Cooling Type: -  Air Cooling  Air Cooling
Carburetor: NA  NA  NA
Motor Power: -  -  -
Motor Range: -  -  -
Paddling Arrangement -  -  -
0 to 60: -  5.56 sec.  5.08 sec.
100 to 0: -  -  -

DIMENSIONS
Length: -  2020.00 mm  2080.00 mm
Width: -  730.00 mm  765.00 mm
Height: -  1050.00 mm  1095.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 137.00 kg  136.00 kg  146.00 kg
Ground Clearance: -  180.00 mm  145.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 15.00 ltrs  16.00 ltrs  12.40 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1330.00 mm  1300.00 mm  1325.00 mm
Turn Circle: 0.00 mtrs  0.00 mtrs  0.00 mtrs
Electrical System: NA  NA  NA
Headlamp: NA  NA  12V-35W
Battery Type: -  -  -
Battery Voltage: -  12V  -
Battery Capacity: -  9.0 Ah  -
Battery Charger Type: -  -  -
Horn: NA  NA  NA
Wheel Type: -  -  -
Wheel Size: 2.75 X 18 Rear 100/90 X 18 mm  -  -
Tubeless: False  True  True
Colors: Black, Silver, Blue & Red  Yellow, Red, Black

BAJAJ PULSAR 220 REVIEW

Red color suit very well!! lookin some international bike...

Technical Specifications ::

• Engine Type :: Single Cylinder Air Cooled, 4 Stroke Sohc
• Valve Train :: 2 Vlve
• Displacement :: 220cc
• Bore & Stroke :: NA
• Comp. Ratio :: NA
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• Starting :: Electric Start only
• Ignition/fuelling :: Fuel injection (DTS-Fi)

Looking great... somehow like dirt bike!!

• * First four stroke engine in the world employing DTS-Fi technology
• o Intelligently controlled ignition timing for each plug
• o High combustion efficiency
• o Low performance variability between engines
• o Precise metering of fuel for highest outputs and lower emissions
• o Easy engine starts in all conditions of temperature and altitude
• o Best in class fuel economy [ as in beating the Karizma? Is that even a task?

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• o First natural air-cooled 4-stroke engine in India employing a oil cooler
• + Maintains lube-oil viscosity even under extreme conditions of stress and ambient temperatures.
• + Also helps in cooling the engine internals
• + First high capacity engine in India to employ rollers at rocker arm pivits and camshaft interfaces for low friction
• + First engine in India to have electric start as the sole means of cranking

Performance

• Max. Power :: 20 Glossary Term: BHP
• Max. Torque :: 1.95 kgm (no rpm claim)
• Top speed :: 135 kph
• Fuel economy :: 50 kpl in 'sane riding'

Transmission

• Gear Box :: 5 Speed Constant Mesh
• Clutch :: New. Superior to Pulsar 180/150

Electricals

• Battery :: MF typre, 12V 9Ah
• Head Light :: Ellipsoidal projector 55W/parabolic 55W H7
• Tail Light :: High intensity LEDs

Chassis

• Type Double cradle (new frame)

Suspension

• Front :: 37 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Type 130 mm travel
• Rear :: Ellipitical section Swing Arm With twin Hydraulic
• Gas-charged Shock Absorbers; 101 mm travel

Brakes

• Front :: 260mm Disc Type
• Rear :: 230mm Disc Type

Tyres

• Front :: 90/90-17 tubeless
• Rear :: 120/80-17 tubeless
• First two wheeler in India to employ tubeless tyres for superior performance and safety
• · First vehicle in the class to employ the widest tyres
• · First vehicle in India to employ a hydraulically actuated 230 mm rear disc brake