Leading bike manufacturer Kawasaki has revised the prices of its motorcycle lineup in India. This change is due to the change in GST rates. Under GST guidelines, motorcycles above 350cc will now be charged 40% GST. However, no cess will be levied on bikes in this segment. This change directly affects Kawasaki’s sports, adventure, and dual-sport bikes. These changes have made the Ninja, Z, and KLX series more expensive than before. Let’s take a detailed look at the new prices variant-wise.
Kawasaki’s KLX 450 and 450R become more expensive
Kawasaki’s dual-sport bikes, the KLX 450 and 450R, are very popular among adventure riders. According to the new ex-showroom prices, the KLX 450 is now available for ₹9.92 lakh and the KLX 450R for ₹9.61 lakh. These bikes are considered perfect for long rides and off-roading.
Kawasaki Eliminator Price Also Increased
Powered by a 451cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, the Kawasaki Eliminator has also received a price increase. It will now be available at an ex-showroom price of ₹6.16 lakh, a total increase of ₹40,000. This bike offers a comfortable riding experience both in the city and on the highway.
Ninja Series Gets Expensive, Prices Increased by Up to ₹2.34 Lakh.
The company’s popular sports lineup, the Ninja 500, Ninja 650, and Ninja ZX-4R, has also received a price increase. The Ninja 500 (MY25) has the smallest price increase, with a new price of ₹5.66 lakh (an increase of approximately ₹37,000). The biggest difference is seen in the Ninja H2 SX E (MY25), which has a new price of ₹36.28 lakh (an increase of approximately ₹2.34 lakh). Other models, such as the Ninja 650, have a new price of ₹7.77 lakh (an increase of approximately ₹50,000 to ₹1.30 lakh).
The new price of the Ninja ZX-4R is ₹9.40 lakh, while the new price of the Ninja ZX-6R is ₹12.49 lakh. The new price of the Ninja 1100 SX is ₹14.42 lakh. All of these also see a difference of ₹50,000 to ₹1.30 lakh.
Z Series Bikes Also Got Expensive
Kawasaki’s Z Series bikes have also become expensive. The Z650 is now available at ₹7.26 lakh, the Z650 RS at ₹7.69 lakh, the Z900 at ₹10.18 lakh, and the high-performance Z H2 at ₹25.85 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). These bikes are quite popular among streetfighters and high-performance riders.
