The Kawasaki Z900 also features a new trellis frame. The new Z650 is pleasing to the eyes, has a chiselled tank, featuring a mirror paint finish quite like the Ninja H2, tank shrouds, contrast colour on the frame, and a sharper-looking headlight.All above mentioned prices are ex-showroom (expected). Braking duties are handled by a 300mm disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. The bike comes with a massive 20-litre fuel tank, apt for those long highway trips. It’s not just the styling that has been adapted as the new 948cc, in-line four-cylinder motor is also similar to its bigger sibling and delivers 125PS and 99Nm of peak torque as opposed to 112PS of the Z800.

The Kawasaki W800 is powered by a 773cc, air-cooled vertical twin mill with fuel injection that develops 48PS of power and 60Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox that is assisted by a hydraulic clutch. Stopping power is achieved from 320mm twin discs with two-piston floating calliper at the front and a 260mm disc with twin-piston calliper at the rear. British bikemaker Triumph Motorcycles has tasted success with its retro-styled Bonneville range of bikes and so has Ducati with its new Scrambler.Source: ZigWheels. Kawasaki also wants to join in the action and will launch the beautiful W800 in the Indian market.The bike will come with several goodies such as electronic throttle bodies, traction control, adjustable Showa suspension, multiple riding modes and tyre pressure sensors depending on the variant. These bikes had their parts stripped down to minimal for maximum weight reduction.

Based on the standard Scrambler, the Desert Sled is powered by the 803cc air-cooled L-Twin motor that punches out 76PS of power and 68Nm of torque. The new Kawasaki has been put through a strict diet, resulting in a weight drop of 23kg!The Kawasaki Z900 gets a cosmetic overhaul and its sharp lines have been evidently inspired from the evil-looking Z1000.Triumph Street Triple 800:Expected Price: Rs 8.Benelli Trk 502:Expected price: Rs 5.Kawasaki W800:Expected price: Rs 6 lakhDemand for easy to ride and retro-styled motorcycles has risen in the recent past. Transmission duties will be handled by a 6-speed gearbox assisted by a slipper clutch. Braking is done by a 330mm semi-floating disc with radially mounted M4-32 Brembo callipers and a 245mm disc at the back with a single-piston floating calliper. It is powered by a liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor that produces 68PS of power, 4PS less than its predecessor. The immediate highlights that grabs attention are the distinct ‘Scrambler’ lettering with the classic paint job in golden pinstripes.5 – Rs 6. Braking hardware has also been improved as it gets revised callipers from Nissin and Bosch 9.5 lakhAs the name suggest, a Bobber is a title used for performance-oriented motorcycles. The motor will be a liquid-cooled, three-cylinder mill that will have a power output of 110PS as compared to the international spec models (Indian spec produces 80PS though). Triumph has captured the essence of these bikes and put them together with the Bonneville Bobber.com. The rear section has been redesigned and it also gets coaxial cables Factory split seats, with the saddle height being lowered which will be appreciated by shorter riders.

Braking is handled by disc brakes at both ends and it is equipped with electronic goodies like ABS, switchable traction control, and road and rain riding modes. Suspension duties are handled by adjustable upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock unit at the rear that provides a suspension travel of 150mm at both ends. The bike has generated a lot of curiosity amongst Indian bike lovers as it will be one of the most affordable adventure tourer bikes in the market, after the Royal Enfield Himalayan. We expect the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 to be offered with ABS as standard and it would be brought in via the CKD route.5 lakhThe smallest member in the Monster series from Ducati, the Monster 797 was unveiled at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show.2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650:Expected price: Rs 5. Braking will be done by twin discs at the front and a single unit at the back. Power output hasn’t increased but mid-range performance of the bike has been improved and now it is Euro 4 emission norm compliant.Another important update on the new Ninja 650 is the revised multi-tubular aluminium frame. Braking is taken care of by 320mm twin discs with Brembo M4.Kawasaki Z650Expected price: Rs 5.Triumph Bonneville Bobber:Expected Price: Rs 9 – Rs 9. The bike, however, misses out on the LED DRL’s in the headlamp unit.