Saturday, October 4, 2008

Kinetic Comet


Kinetic Comet


India's leading auto company Kinetic Engineering Ltd. has launched a very expensive sporty bike - Kinetic Comet 250. The Kinetic Comet has been made by Hyosung Motors of Korea which is the technical associate of Kinetic Engineering. This Kinetic bike will be imported in India as Completely Knocked Down Kits (CKDs) and assembled at Ahmednagar plant of Kinetic. Kinetic Comet is the second offering under the 250 cc segment, earlier the company rolled out Aquila motorcycle, in the year 2003.

Comet 250 has an innovative design with high-end engineering technologies. This Kinetic bike is powered by V-Twin , 8 valve, oil-cooled engine that gives 27 bhp of power. The advanced technologies like upside down front suspension, 5 step adjustable rear monoshock, dual disc brakes, electric start and much wider tyres take the biking scene in India to a new level.

In India the limited edition bike Kinetic Comet will be available for sale in select cities including Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati, Siliguri and Coimbatore. The first sportsbike in India, Kinetic Comet 250 has a price tag of Rs. 1.63-1.70 lacs and will be available in three striking colors red, black and yellow.


Company Name Segment Performance
Kinetic Engineering Ltd. 250 cc 20.0 kw ( @ 27 bhp) @ 10000 rpm


Striking Features of Kinetic Comet



  • Large Size bike with sporty styling,.
  • Features a very high tech 250cc, v-twin, liquid cooled, 8 valve engine.
  • Rectangular steel cradle frame.
  • Powerful front and rear disc brakes .
  • 06 spoke alloy wheels finished in white color.
  • Electric start as standard fitment.
  • A large wheel base of 1430mm giving the Comet a robust look.

Available colors of Kinetic Comet


The 250 cc Kinetic Comet is available in 03 shining colors :
  • Red
  • Black
  • Yellow

Price of Kinetic Comet


The Kinetic Comet 250 has a heavy price tag of Rs 1.63-1.70 lacs.

(Please Note: The prices are ex-showroom and based on the close approximation. Please check the latest prices and variant specifications with your dealer)

Quote-Unquote


"We are moving towards the niche market of bikes, as the players are few and margins are good. Launch of this bike is a step towards building volumes in the premium segment".

Said Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Joint Managing Director, Kinetic Engineering

Technical Specifications of Kinetic Comet


Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase (mm) 1455
Length (mm) 2080
Width (mm) 760
Height (mm) 1120
Kerb Weight (kgs) 170
Engine
Model Designation Twin Cylinder Vee - Oil cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Vertical V - 2 ( 75°)
Valves per cylinder 4 valves x 2 cylinders
Displacement (cc) 250 cc
Transmission 5 speed Gear Box
Bore & Stroke 57 mm x 48.8 mm
Suspension
Front Inverted type Telescopic Hydraulic, with magnesium finish to the outer tubes
Rear Monoshock rear Hydraulically damped, 5 - stage Adjustable
Brakes
Front Dia 300 mm DISC
Rear Dia 210 mm DISC
Tyres
Front 110/70 - 17
Rear 150/70 - 17
Performance
Max. Horsepower (ps/rpm) 20.0 kw ( @ 27 bhp) @ 10000 rpm
Max. Torque (kg m/rpm) 21 N-m @ 7500 rpm

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