Japanese Motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki is reportedly developing a 200cc motorcycle, probably the Ninja 200, for the Indian market, according to a report by Japanese business journal, the Nikkei Asian Review. The journal further claims that Kawasaki is looking to ramp up production at its plant in Chakan, Maharashtra, to around 10,000 motorcycles a year, as it aims to make India an export hub for markets like Africa and Latin America.
After separating with Bajaj in April 2017, Kawasaki began operations at its own 10,000 sq m plant in Chakan, Maharashtra in 2017. Operations prior to this involved assembling its 250 cc – 650 cc bikes at a plant leased from Bajaj Auto. Kawasaki now even makes its 1000cc Ninja at the Maharashtra plant.
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Kazuo Ota, Head of Motorcycles and Engines Division – Kawasaki, said that the company is observing the potential demand for motorcycles with engine capacity as low as 200 cc. He further indicated that Kawasaki could also develop new models for the Indian and other emerging markets. The purported Kawasaki Ninja 200 is likely to employ an all-new engine.
Kawasaki bikes price starts at Rs. 2.98 lakh for the cheapest bike Ninja 300 and goes up to Rs. 69.80 lakh for the top model Kawasaki Ninja H2. Kawasaki offers 23 new bike models in India. Ninja 650 (Rs. 5.49 lakh), Ninja 300 (Rs. 2.98 lakh) and Vulcan S (Rs. 5.44 lakh) are among the popular bikes from Kawasaki.
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