Rumours about the Kawasaki ZX-25R are becoming
hotter with each passing day. A report from Iwanbanaran claims that the
Kawasaki ZX-25R will be launched in two variants, one will be a slightly
toned-down version, while the other will go all guns blazing with high output
as well as a plethora of riding aids.
This comes in line with the latest leak about the
power output of the upcoming Kawasaki ZX-25R which was recently claimed to be
in the range of 42 to 46 PS. Earlier, reports had suggested that the upcoming
four-cylinder Kawasaki ZX-25R will have a maximum output of 60PS! If these are
the two output options from two variants of ZX-25R, it will allow the Japanese
bike maker to touch two price points!
The variant with an output of 42-46 PS can be
positioned near its existing rivals, the Yamaha R25 and the Honda CBR 250RR.
Yes, the base ZX-25R will still be more powerful than the Ninja 250 which will
continue to be on sale alongside. Standard features of the base variant will
include upside down front fork, premium tyres and a slipper clutch.
The top-end variant of Kawasaki ZX-25R with an
output around 60 PS will get the most of the electronics package. These may
include ride-by-wire, traction control and riding modes. Besides that, a high
powered engine with sky-high engine speeds will allow the smaller engine to
dissipate heat faster than a larger capacity with a similar output. This will make
the Kawasaki ZX-25R a more efficient ride, allowing it to be easier on the
environment.
Kawasaki is expected to unveil the ZX-25R at the
upcoming Tokyo Motor Show this October. The four-cylinder, quarter-litre
motorcycle will be manufactured in Japan. It will also be launched in Indonesia
and possibly other ASEAN regions. However, there has been no word on an Indian
or a European launch.
