The Kawasaki Vulcan S – launched in the international marketplace last yr - could be primarily based on the Ninja 650 and might be assembled as a CKD in India. Pricing is predicted to be competitive, at round Rs 6 lakhs
Kawasaki may be gearing up to release its first cruiser in the Indian marketplace with the creation of the Vulcan S.
The Vulcan S, delivered internationally ultimate year, is powered by a liquid-cooled 649cc parallel dual derived from the Ninja 650, but with revised cam profiles, changed intake tract, exhaust and ecu.
the coolest information is that it's miles anticipated to be assembled in India, placing a completely attractive sticker fee of round Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom). while contacted via ZigWheels, Kawasaki India officers did not deny reviews of the upcoming release, deciding on alternatively to present a cryptic 'no remark’ about the development.
So, what makes the Vulcan S so critical?
to start with, it’s a cruiser, and the most effective one to be offered with the aid of Kawasaki in India.
in the international market, the Vulcan S is offered with custom designed ergonomics - provider-mounted seat, footpeg and handlebar alternatives at no greater cost. That simply makes it an appealing attention for the common Indian and even riders of brief stature, to customize the ergonomics consistent with person desire. ABS is fashionable at the Vulcan S, however will be supplied as an choice right here in India.
Then, there’s that price tag – Rs 6 lakh for a top class cruiser might be lapped up via many. And there's no dearth of cruiser lovers in India.
At that engine capacity and cruiser looks, the Vulcan S may be pitted squarely in opposition to the ‘made-in-India’ Harley-Davidson road 750, one among the biggest promoting Harley-Davidson motorcycles in India, selling over three,000 devices inside the ultimate monetary year. And if the Vulcan S is certainly released across the Rs 6 lakh mark, Kawasaki will even study grabbing a slice of the income pie of Triumph’s bestseller – the Bonneville.