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Retro version of Kawasaki Z650RS Unveiled Globally

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Japanese motorbike company Kawasaki unveiled the retro version of the Z650 model on Monday. Officially called Z650RS, the vintage-looking model is likely to be available in India later this year. Unlike its elder sibling Z900RS, the Kawasaki Z650RS is expected to have a wider consumer base since it will arrive in India via the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route. The Z900RS is most likely to be offered as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) in India. The Kawasaki Z650RS will cost around Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom).

India-Bound Kawasaki Z650RS Unveiled Globally - Here's Everything You Need to Know

Kawasaki is offering the riders what it says is the “distilled spirit of RETROVOLUTION”. The Japanese manufacturer shared a video reveal on YouTube detailing the specs of the bike. “Distinctive styling notes like a classic round LED headlight, needle instrumentation, 70’s influenced bodywork and colours, plus a twin-cylinder engine, create a stunning neo-retro segment reference point,” Kawasaki Motors said in the description box.

Talking about the design, this retro classic is heavily inspired from its larger sibling Z900RS with similarities like round headlight, a flat-type seat with a ribbed pattern, circular rear-view mirrors and a teardrop-shaped fuel tank.

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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.

The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –

– Smart panoramic sunroof

– 16-inch black alloy wheels

– Smartphone wireless charger

– Rear Disc Brakes

– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

– Hill start assist control (HAC)

– Paddle shifters

– Metal pedals

– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs

– Power window auto up/down

Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.

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