The Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 is one of the more awaited launches for the year. While we did bring you the technical specifications on the motorcycle early this month, leaked images have now surfaced online revealing the new Gixxer SF 250 in all its glory. The new Gixxer SF 250 will be launched tomorrow, on May 20, 2019, and is set to take on a number of offerings including the Bajaj Pulsar RS 200, Yamaha Fazer 25, Honda CBR 250R and the likes. The Gixxer 250 is the manufacturer's second attempt in the quarter-litre segment, only this time the model is expected to boast of a better power-to-price ratio.
India Kawasaki Motor has launched the 2020 Ninja ZX-10R in the country priced at Rs. 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The locally assembled 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is Rs. 31,000 cheaper than the outgoing model while offering a wider power band, improved suspension set-up and braking performance. The ZX-10R comes to India via the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route and Kawasaki says the new model comes as close as possible to the World Superbike (WSBK) race machine. Deliveries for the new 2020 Ninja ZX-10R will commence from June this year for those who booked earlier, while Kawasaki dealers across the country are accepting new bookings at present.
Bajaj Auto bucked the trend of an overall industry slowdown and posted better than expected results in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2018-19, as well as overall numbers for FY 2019.
The new model is likely to sport dual-channel ABS, and also meet the Bharat Stage VI emission regulations which will kick in from next year. The final drive has been shifted to the left side of the bike, and there are minor cosmetic updates as well.
Patent images filed by Honda show a new technology which offers rider the option of changing the ergonomics of a sportbike to a more comfortable upright riding position.
The Ducati Multistrada, Hypermotard and Scrambler range showed growth in the first quarter of 2019, but the naked models, including the Monster and Diavel models showed negative growth.