Kawasaki to Launch its New Z900.

Japanese Premium motorcycle manufacturer to launch its new Z900 in Indian Market.

India: Kawasaki’s new launch, Z900 is said to be a replacement for the company’s popular model Z800. The company recently unveiled its new entry-level motorcycle but has not officially disclosed the name of the motorcycle.

Furthermore, the new motorcycle features sharper lines and looks like Z1000 and it boasts 125PS and 98.9Nm of torque. The model is also enabled with new trellis frame and weighs around 20 kgs than the existing Z800.

In addition, the all new motorcycle is loaded with 41mm upside down forks and a horizontally mounted rear- monoshock. With enhanced braking technology, the new model features dual 300 mm disc brakes upfront with four-piston Nissin callipers coupled with a 250-mm rear disc with single-piston caliper loaded with standard ABS. The all new Z900 is expected to launch at a cost more than the Z800.

As per TechSci Research, with the launch of all new motorcycle model, Kawasaki would further expand its product portfolio for their existing consumers in the Indian market. The launch is also anticipated to further intensify competition among the premium motorcycle companies in India. Moreover, the model is also expected to assist the company boost its share in the premium motorcycle market of the country where Kawasaki is already an established player.

According to a recent report published by TechSci Research, “India Premium Motorcycles Market By Segment (500 to 800cc, 800 to 1600cc and >1600cc), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2011-2021”, premium motorcycle market in India is projected to exhibit a CAGR of ~30% during 2016-2021, on account of growing trend of CKD and SKD assembly, launch of new model, coupled with declining average selling price and rising number of high net worth individual. India premium motorcycle market was dominated by southern and northern regions in 2015, and they are further expected to continue to dominate the market during forecast period as well, owing to growing demand for premium motorcycles, coupled with increasing number of motorcycle clubs and groups in cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chandigarh, etc.