Familyonthemove Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Is it the KLX/D-Tracker motor in a sporty chassis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Is it the KLX/D-Tracker motor in a sporty chassis? I think all new as it churns out 27.2 bhp (claimed ) The KLX I think did about 10 less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Is it the KLX/D-Tracker motor in a sporty chassis? I think all new as it churns out 27.2 bhp (claimed ) The KLX I think did about 10 less So that would be nice in a new D-Tracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Is it the KLX/D-Tracker motor in a sporty chassis? I think all new as it churns out 27.2 bhp (claimed ) The KLX I think did about 10 less So that would be nice in a new D-Tracker. What would be nice would be a 400cc D-tracker. A nice class that has been around for decades but virtually not accessible in thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Is it the KLX/D-Tracker motor in a sporty chassis? yes d tracker 250 cc thumper but modified and revised to generate a lot more hp and revs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1563 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 From mcn uk this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Love that frame...not sold on the light. Looks like they copied Honda in the engine and the horrible light. Good thing they undercut them on the price. I see there's a claim of 27.6 B(?)HP; wonder if that's as over the mark as the 250 (33 claimed/25 actual) was. It is right there were the Honda CBR 300 is sitting. Kerb weight of the CBR300R is 12kg more than listed on that flyer. I will say though that my experiences in Kawasaki dealership sure trumps those I've had at Hondas. Granted Hondas are sold everywhere and you pretty much have to be in a Provincial capital to get a Kawi dealership...this seems to be one case of quality over quantity. As a side question...what's with the stupid big exhausts on these 250/300 bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewrooney Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I saw these at the Central World bike show a couple months back. They look good, I have to say the naked one looks better than the Ninja. That's a great price point too, obviously priced to compete with the Honda 300's. The only turnoff for me was the size; they're a bit too small for me. I'm sure they'll do really well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttakata Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Good move Kawi, great price and with ABS. Yes the muffler seems big, they must be pretty quiet. Wow, we are in a great time to enjoy affordable transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The only turnoff for me was the size; they're a bit too small for me. I'm sure they'll do really well though. For that class it is pretty much identical to the Honda 300/ Ninja 300 dimensions Seat height etc identical Wheelbase slightly shorter (49mm/ 1.9inch) for a sporty handling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) we have a thread about it here though running for some time. it should be good if you can put the info there too mania. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/709227-kawasaki-ninja-250rr-2014-single-cylinder-thailand/?hl=kawasaki%20single kawasaki honda cbr and cb300 fighters. seen these bikes in real and sat one them. naked one looks great imo and comfy bikes and price is so right! kawasakis late attempt on single cylinder low cc budget bikes still better than none! some reviews say chassis is better and more proper than ninja 250/300 twin bikes. good job kawa on these bikes. Edited September 3, 2014 by ll2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) They look great all round. Let's not forget they're only 37cc less, not 50, than the so called CBR300, a good bit lighter, and less likely to have the issues the Hondas have. Better shops too unless you're way out in the boonies and away from a Kawa dealer. I would definitely go for one of these if I was in the market. The naked one looks great, 118k baht is a steal! Edited September 3, 2014 by Deacon Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 They look great all round. Let's not forget they're only 37cc less, not 50, than the so called CBR300, a good bit lighter, and less likely to have the issues the Hondas have. Better shops too unless you're way out in the boonies and away from a Kawa dealer. I would definitely go for one of these if I was in the market. The naked one looks great, 118k baht is a steal! Remember that Kawasaki is just as 'optimistic' on the weight as they are on the HP. 12 kg of weight that takes a bike from dry to kerb weight is ~14 litres of fuel. Put the battery back in and add another ~3 litres of oil and I would bet the Kawi is heavier than the Honda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 They look great all round. Let's not forget they're only 37cc less, not 50, than the so called CBR300, a good bit lighter, and less likely to have the issues the Hondas have. Better shops too unless you're way out in the boonies and away from a Kawa dealer. I would definitely go for one of these if I was in the market. The naked one looks great, 118k baht is a steal! Remember that Kawasaki is just as 'optimistic' on the weight as they are on the HP. 12 kg of weight that takes a bike from dry to kerb weight is ~14 litres of fuel. Put the battery back in and add another ~3 litres of oil and I would bet the Kawi is heavier than the Honda. Possibly. Got to get them both on the scales before they get in the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 These look great, what a cool little city bike. That red faired version looks awesome. Great price too. Well done Kawi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 These look great, what a cool little city bike. That red faired version looks awesome. Great price too. Well done Kawi You know I agree 100% Price is great & makes one consider grabbing one & selling the scooter Better comfort/tires/brakes etc & still nimble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think I'm going to get the naked version. An all round unbeatable package. I don't need the speed, power, size or weight of the 300 twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think I'm going to get the naked version. An all round unbeatable package. I don't need the speed, power, size or weight of the 300 twin. Actually the naked twin is (was as this supplants it?) only a 250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) I think I'm going to get the naked version. An all round unbeatable package. I don't need the speed, power, size or weight of the 300 twin.Actually the naked twin is (was as this supplants it?) only a 250. I do not think this will replace the Z250 twin They are very popular here & a good seller at 151k Also on the 2013 onwards 250 twins ( either ninja or z because same engine) seems it is an easy swap to go 300 Some folks have done it already changing crank/rods drop in fit. One guy went 335 with overbore & using 300 stroked crank got a good 41.22hp out of it with no head work at all yet. Edited September 3, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) better put the prices and release info here too. i believe, it is not very efficient for a forum to open different threads about the same bikes as this one is running for some time like 6 months. easier to follow things about the same bike in one single thread. really dont care who opened it. finally kawasaki sl and z 250 cc single bikes are released. credits going to 'mania' for the info. lightweight nice bikes IMO and green naked one looks great. Kawasakis late attempt on single 250 cc beginner/small bikes. but a well done effort. 27 hp and 150 kg. a bit smaller than honda 300 series though but sure steal some sales from honda 300 series and incoming yamaha yzf250! Edited September 3, 2014 by ll2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think I'm going to get the naked version. An all round unbeatable package. I don't need the speed, power, size or weight of the 300 twin. Actually the naked twin is (was as this supplants it?) only a 250. For some reason the z250 twin didn't interest me in the same way that this single does. With the 30,000+ baht price difference I would rather put that into the single, as a full-system pipe etc. than buy the stock z250. I don't really need one, would just be a fun little runabout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think I'm going to get the naked version. An all round unbeatable package. I don't need the speed, power, size or weight of the 300 twin.Actually the naked twin is (was as this supplants it?) only a 250. I do not think this will replace the Z250 twin They are very popular here & a good seller at 151k Also on the 2013 onwards 250 twins ( either ninja or z because same engine) seems it is an easy swap to go 300 Some folks have done it already changing crank/rods drop in fit. One guy went 335 with overbore & using 300 stroked crank got a good 41.22hp out of it with no head work at all yet. 335 ninja 250.jpg That's right there where my CB500X is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think I'm going to get the naked version. An all round unbeatable package. I don't need the speed, power, size or weight of the 300 twin. Actually the naked twin is (was as this supplants it?) only a 250. For some reason the z250 twin didn't interest me in the same way that this single does. With the 30,000+ baht price difference I would rather put that into the single, as a full-system pipe etc. than buy the stock z250. I don't really need one, would just be a fun little runabout. Just pointing out that the 250 twin makes ~25hp...less than the claimed HP for the new model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 For some reason the z250 twin didn't interest me in the same way that this single does. With the 30,000+ baht price difference I would rather put that into the single, as a full-system pipe etc. than buy the stock z250. I don't really need one, would just be a fun little runabout. I always like multi cylinders better for engine characteristics but these are very nice & I would consider one too. Mainly due to power to weight being good & the trellis frame plus the whole package being more narrow due to being a single...should be a really fun bike in the twisty sections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) ^^^ I bet the 500x weighs a bit more too! Edited September 3, 2014 by Deacon Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 So colors....... What color systems can we choose from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Just pointing out that the 250 twin makes ~25hp...less than the claimed HP for the new model. Different type of power & configuration due to bore stroke ratio too. Will be interesting to see a good dyno of how & where it makes its power. I am always amazed at the Moto3 250 single cylinders & what they put out hp wise Edited September 3, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) So colors....... What color systems can we choose from? Kawasaki Chiangmai is showing this so probably these for now? Although I thin they have the green ninja also? I am going down just to look later today maybe & will post pics if I do Edited September 3, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Bell Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 the two naked colors look really cool. I guess the burnt orange one is the same as the Er6n color they had a few years ago. That looked really great in the flesh. The green just looks too good to say no to though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks Met for merging the two threads... I initially opened a new one because it was Thai specific & based on facts The old one was just Indonesian Hear-say But all good as it is in one spot now Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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