December 31, 2016: This press release serves as a notice with reference to a price increase for motorcycles that India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd, plans to put into effect immediately.

With effect from January 1, 2017, India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd. will enact an across-the-board price increase for most CBU models to keep with the image and quality of our manufacturing services.

The new prices (ex-showroom Delhi) for the CBU models are as follows:

For further information, kindly contact Kawasaki India

October 4, 2016:Kawasaki’s Ninja H2 and H2R continue to stun the world. Never has so much publicity been received for a motorcycle.

Both models received numerous accolades. Not only did the Ninja H2 receive the Best Bike of the year from Motorcycle News (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/october/mcn-awards-2015-machine-of-the-year/), Motorcycle USA (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/12/article/motousa-best-of-2015-awards/) and Autoby, Japan, both models continued to receive numerous video coverage. If this was not enough, the Ninja H2 also received the prestigious iF Design Award of the year for 2016.

These spectacular motorcycles share many components, including the 998cc inline 4-cylinder engine, proprietary supercharger, trellis frame, compact superbike dimensions, aerodynamic bodywork, single-sided swingarm, powerful Brembo^® brakes and so much more. In 2016, the road-legal Ninja H2 received a new Assist and Slipper clutch that allows the lever pressure to function 40% lighter, reducing rider fatigue on longer journeys, as well as helping to avoid rear-wheel hop when executing aggressive downshifts.

For model year 2017, both still continue to impress.

An upgraded Ninja H2 and H2R benefit from numerous changes, including Kawasaki’s most advanced electronics package now incorporating the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), updated KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) and KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System), a revised exhaust system to meet Euro 4 emission requirements, clutchless downshifts, tailored ergonomics via Kawasaki Genuine Accessories that allow riders to customize their riding position with an ERGO-FIT raised handlebar kit, suppler suspension action care of a high-grade Öhlins TTX rear shock and updated instrumentation that comprises of bank angle display and max bank angle recording function (possible thanks to the addition of the Inertial Measurement Unit), an updated boost indicator and an IMU indicator.

The H2 model in particular is now joined by the Ninja H2 Carbon, a limited edition model featuring a carbon-fibre upper cowl that immediately distinguishes it from the standard. Only 120 units of the carbon variant will be available, and if this was not special enough, each Ninja H2 Carbon model is individually numbered and features a serial number stamped into the supercharger plate on the right side of the engine.

To further distinguish the Ninja H2 Carbon, a new variation of Kawasaki’s silver-mirror paint has been used that features a matte element. This new paint is identical to that used on the closed-course Ninja H2R. The frame colour in green is also the same as used on the Ninja H2R.

Ninja fans can now look forward to an even more exhilarating experience.

Order taking is now open for India.

September 9, 2016: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) is moving forward with plans to develop next-generation motorcycles that have a personality and can grow along with the rider. The motorcycles will make use of ICT (Information and Communications Technology), including AI (Artificial Intelligence), to achieve this goal.

The motorcycles being developed use the Emotion Generation Engine and Natural Language Dialogue System^*1. From the words spoken by the rider, this AI-controlled system can pick up on the rider’s intent and emotional state. Enabling rider and motorcycle to communicate and share an understanding of purpose will open the door to a new world of unprecedented riding experiences.

Accessing Kawasaki’s bank of analytical chassis and running data stored on a cloud-based data center or referencing the vast amount of information available on the Internet, the system will be able to offer the rider pertinent hints for enhanced riding enjoyment, or relay safety-related or reassuring advice as the situation dictates. Through advanced electronic management technology, having the system update machine settings based on the rider’s experience, skill and riding style will also be possible.

Through repeated interaction, this kind of communication between rider and motorcycle will allow the motorcycle to develop a unique personality reflecting the individual idiosyncrasies of the rider. With mutual trust established, both rider and motorcycle will be able to improve and grow, offering an all-new kind of enjoyment.

Kawasaki motorcycles are products of RIDEOLOGY^*2, its original rider-centric development philosophy.

Kawasaki believes that motorcycles are more than simple tools for getting from one place to another; they should be fun and rewarding for the rider to control. To take this idea to the next level, Kawasaki has begun working on the new motorcycles that, through the use of AI, will possess individual personalities.

In order to deliver exciting motorcycles that are fun and rewarding to control, Kawasaki will continue to take full advantage of the vast experience and combined technological resources of the KHI Group as it explores novel approaches in the development of new products and technologies.

*1 A form or artificial intelligence that enables man and machine to communicate by imbuing the machine with lifelike feelings and technology capable of recognising emotion by the sound of the speaker’s voice. Platform currently being developed by cocoro SB Corp., a member of the SoftBank Group.
*2 Kawasaki’s rider-centric development philosophy, RIDEOLOGY, is a commitment to pursue all possibilities to ensure that its products possess both Power and Gentleness, and are fun and rewarding to control.

Pune. August 10, 2016: Recently, it has come to the notice of India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd.(IKM) through social media sites and customers, that SNK Palm Beach has a long back order of motorcycles pending delivery to certain customers.

IKM would like to clarify that SNK Palm Beach is an authorized dealer of Kawasaki and is responsible for sales and delivery of Kawasaki motorcycles to its customers.
IKM takes customer satisfaction very seriously and is doing everything in its power to solve this issue as soon as possible.

We are now communicating with customers to understand their issues and in turn, instruct SNK Palm Beach to satisfy and resolve these issues at the earliest.

Please accept our sincere apologies for these delays and thank you for being patient and supportive.

Pune. August 1, 2016:The Ninja 650 (649cc) has become cheaper.

India Kawasaki Motors announced a price revision for one of its middleweight models, the Ninja 650, as a part of Kawasaki’s 120th year anniversary celebrations.

The model originally priced at Rs. 537,420 (ex-showroom Delhi) will now cost Rs. 497,420 making it more affordable and an attractive proposition for riders looking to transition to middleweight models.

This is one of the ways by which Kawasaki plans to expand the customer base so that everyone can enjoy its big capacity, high performance motorcycles.

The new price is effective August 1st, 2016 and is valid for 2015 models only.

Pune. May25, 2016: Kawasaki recently announced that there are no plans of the Z800 going CKD.

In light of the rumours doing the rounds on media sites on the internet, IKM wants to put to rest any speculation that has been created in the last couple of months.

Mr. Yutaka Yamashita, Managing Director of India Kawasaki Motors says, “There was never a plan to have the Z800 go CKD. Kawasaki always decides the assembly of models that is reasonable under CKD regulations. We do not see any positive outcome to go CKD in India with the Z800”.

Coimbatore. April 4, 2016: India Kawasaki Motors is expanding its network across India, with the inauguration of
an exclusive showroom and service centre in Coimbatore. This is the second such centre in Tamil
Nadu and the 12th of its kind in India.

IKM has come a long way since the opening of its first showroom in Pune almost two-and-a-half
years ago.

The new showroom is located along one of the city’s arterial roads, populated with art galleries and
hotels, and en route to the airport. It is within easy distance for customers and Kawasaki enthusiasts
living across Coimbatore. The showroom is built on an area of 2,300 sq.ft, of which 650 sq.ft has
been allocated to an exclusive service center.

The showroom and service center is staffed with experienced people who have undergone extensive
training to cater to the customers. We are ready to serve customers in a smooth and organized
manner for this region.

Mr. Yutaka Yamashita, Managing Director of India Kawasaki Motors says, “We have established a
new dealership in Coimbatore where our customers can easily view our product and where we can
communicate with our customer. We will strive to increase our sales and service network
continuously.”

DETAILS OF SHOWROOM
Kawasaki Coimbatore,
CKS Towers, 1/433, Avinashi Road,
Chinniyampalayam,
Coimbatore – 641062
Telephone: +91 – 8300097273
Email: [email protected]