Kawasaki Estrella Cruiser Imported to India for R&D

The Kawasaki Estrella makes for a visually enticing motorcycle and comes with several striking bits including a neatly contoured fuel tank, elongated single seat, retro styled mudguards and spoke wheels. The bike also gets some beautiful bits including the chrome finish on the round headlight, indicators and round rearview mirrors. The remainder of the motorcycle is finished in black or chrome (depending on the colour scheme) including the engine and exhaust that completes the retro charm on the cruiser.

In terms of power, the Kawasaki Estrella uses a 249cc single-cylinder engine with fuel injection that produces 17.1bhp of power at 7500rpm and 18Nm of torque at 5000rpm. The bike comes paired to a 5-speed gearbox.

Brought in as a CBU, the import price on the Kawasaki Estrella is recorded as a hefty Rs. 4,02,353. However, should Kawasaki choose to introduce the retro cruiser in the country, the company will bring it via the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route in a bid to keep the prices competitive. With local assembly, prices can be expected to be a little over Rs. 3 lakh (ex-showroom). This, however, still turns out to be expensive when compared to locally manufactured models from Royal Enfield. The model though can be seen as a more reliable alternative and a tough competitor to the upcoming Hyosung Aquila 300. More details are expected to emerge in the following months.