Kawasaki to Launch Its Most Affordable Bike - Z250 - on October 16

Before we get started, remember we first told you about the Kawasaki Z250's impending arrival in India way back in February? Back then reports had us believe that Kawasaki was planning to bring in its most affordable bike - the Z250 - here by June, 2014. Turns out, the company decided it needed more time to bring in this baby and agreed to keep its Indian audience hooked with the launch of the Z800 and Z1000 in the meanwhile. However, the wait is almost over, for Kawasaki is said to be now gearing up to launch the Z250 and the Er-6n in a few days; on October 16, 2014, to be precise.

The Kawasaki Z250 looks similar to the Z800, thanks to its headlight and tank design that have been borrowed from the latter. That said, the Z250 also finds inspiration in the Ninja 300, primarily due to the identical tail section and alloy wheels. Its instrument console looks similar to that of the Ninja 300, and includes an analogue tachometer and an LCD screen that displays speed, trip and fuel level information.

Now, for the engine: the Kawasaki Z250 is powered by a 249cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin motor that develops 33bhp and 21Nm of turning power. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox, which also does duty on the Ninja 250R. As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the bike gets a fuel-injection system and dual throttle valve technology to help the cause.