Popular Post Damrongsak Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 cylinder 250cc screamer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Happy Grumpy Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 250cc? Make it an inline four 400cc and I'd be interested. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Though it's rumored to have 59bhp. Presumably at the crank. Still hard enough to believe. https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/two-wheelers/kawasaki-zx-25r-exhaust-redlines-at-17-500-rpm-launch-price-specification-41584343947172.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 If the price is right I'm on it like a car bonnet. All the sound and feel but at normal highway speeds. It is more exciting to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 From Visordown: One of the bright-spark journos at Moto Rival has managed to shoehorn out of a loose-lipped Kawasaki rep what the price in Thai Baht will be around. And it comes back at circa 249,000 Baht ... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=19&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjJvu_3iqToAhVHkHIEHbJQBvEQ7gEwEnoECAgQCg&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftranslate.google.com%2Ftranslate%3Fhl%3Den%26sl%3Dth%26u%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorival.com%2Fkawasaki-zx25r-th-price-not-yet%2F%26prev%3Dsearch&usg=AOvVaw0NkBigi_O7_VIZQrkojR_B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 bet it could do 200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Damrongsak said: And it comes back at circa 249,000 Baht ... How does this compare with other bikes in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: How does this compare with other bikes in Thailand? Nothing even comes close. Best so far is the twin cylinder 300cc Benelli and Kawasaki and the 321cc Yamaha , giving about 40 BHP. A 250cc four cylinder giving 59 BHP will really kick things off. I would price it about 280/310 K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebula Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: How does this compare with other bikes in Thailand? The cbr 250rr is 250,000 b, twin, 38.2 bhp Edited March 18, 2020 by Nebula 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Nebula said: The cbr 250rr is 250,000 b Does this thing exist ?. 4 cylinders , 59 BHP. For sale in Thailand. Ive never seen one. Would be nice though. The Yamahas and Kawasakis of the Eighties would rev up to 20,000 RPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebula Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, ktm jeff said: Does this thing exist ?. 4 cylinders , 59 BHP. For sale in Thailand. Ive never seen one. Would be nice though. The Yamahas and Kawasakis of the Eighties would rev up to 20,000 RPM The cbr exists but not 4 but 2 cylinders. Expected to be upgraded to 4 and a it more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: How does this compare with other bikes in Thailand? Ninja 400 - 205,000 Ninja 650 - 306,500 YZF-R3 - 200,000 MT-07 299,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hank Gunn Posted March 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: How does this compare with other bikes in Thailand? The CBR650R (4-cyl, approx. 95 bhp but with ram air, closer to 100 at speed) lists for 325k baht. So for about 80k baht ($2,600US) more, you get a lot more bike (in my opinion). One that comes with dual-channel ABS and switchable (on/off) traction control. But you can find low-mileage CBR650Rs (1-2k km, a couple even under 1k km) for 265k baht range. This bike looks like fun, but at that price not good value IMHO. Edited March 18, 2020 by Hank Gunn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, Nebula said: The cbr exists but not 4 but 2 cylinders. Expected to be upgraded to 4 and a it more power. Thanks. It seems the Honda has 38BHP , but the Kawasaki has 59BHP. Some difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 17,000RPM! I love screamers. My VRF400 NC30 had 14,500RPM red line. First gear 100km/h, 2nd 140km/h. I loved that bike. I want 17,000! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: 17,000RPM! I love screamers. My VRF400 NC30 had 14,500RPM red line. First gear 100km/h, 2nd 140km/h. I loved that bike. I want 17,000! This little Kawa would be great for short runs up the soi to the corner 7-11 in the wee hours of the night. Just add some unmuffled megaphone pipes and keep it down to 15,000 RPM in consideration of the neighbors. I hope it doesn't have a weak, thin slipper clutch like the 400s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 41 minutes ago, Damrongsak said: 15,000 RPM in consideration of the neighbors That sounds like a great idea, I will keep it in mind. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 7 hours ago, VocalNeal said: How does this compare with other bikes in Thailand? You can get a CB650R for about 300k. Why waste your time with this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, gargamon said: You can get a CB650R for about 300k. Why waste your time with this? Because that little bike has still more than enough power and it definitely will be a lot of fun. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 12 hours ago, VocalNeal said: How does this compare with other bikes in Thailand? I was asking about pricing. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alx123 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) I don't see anywhere details regarding its weight and dimensions yet. This is an interesting bike but I'm guessing it won't be cheap. Edited March 19, 2020 by alx123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, alx123 said: I don't see anywhere details regarding its weight and dimensions yet. This is an interesting bike but I'm guessing it won't be cheap. 250cc size bike with 4 cylinder, 59HP and 17,000RPM. Who cares about the other little details? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alx123 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: 250cc size bike with 4 cylinder, 59HP and 17,000RPM. Who cares about the other little details? ???? Well i.e, if it's built too lightweight or too small, bigger/taller guys might prefer the 650's instead. Weight and dimensions could also be deciding factors esp of it'll cost the same as bikes at the 400-650cc range. Edited March 19, 2020 by alx123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 There are still some Honda 250 fours lurking in Thailand. Two at least on Ko Samui, or used to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 17 hours ago, Damrongsak said: Ninja 400 - 205,000 Ninja 650 - 306,500 YZF-R3 - 200,000 MT-07 299,000 Cbr500 (471cc) Benelli 600 (inline 4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Let's get that rear wheel on a dyno to really see the real BHP. 59 at the crank, Kawa are known for losing a lot by the time it gets to the asphalt. Probably high 40s. Edited March 19, 2020 by Happy Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 The sound: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisfeld Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Much more fun than the total failure that the CBR250RR is. But I don't think it'll sell well here. A 650 is much much better value. I'd like to ride one for a bit but I wouldn't own one, I would miss the low down torque. At 150k I would consider it but that's not possible. And getting a second hand one would give me pause also as I'm sure all owners will rev the sh#t out of it, and I couldn't blame them for doing so ???? Kawa seems to be building a lot of bikes that are pretty sweet in their own right but are not exactly great sellers. Anyways, kudos to them for doing it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebula Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 The rr doesn’t sell , true. But I guess the Kawasaki won’t sell for the same reason, price. They look lovely though the cbr rr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted March 19, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 15 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: 250cc size bike with 4 cylinder, 59HP and 17,000RPM. Who cares about the other little details? ???? No front basket or luggage rack. Does it have a phone charger or a mount to watch videos on your phone or even a beer holder while you try something? Given the shape of the seat and tank, you'd be hard-pressed to carry more than your girlfriend and two tiny kids on it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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