Many motorcycle manufacturers in India have discontinued some of their models in the first quarter of 2024. These decisions are often driven by changing market demands, evolving emissions norms, and introducing new, more advanced models. Here, we will look at the main bikes slated to be discontinued in the first quarter of 2024.
Kawasaki Ninja 400
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 is currently a discontinued bike in India. It went out of production in the first quarter of 2024. It continues to get the KRT version, although the graphics have been redesigned for a fresher appeal. On the Ninja ZX-10R, the Lime Green and Black colorway now gets honeycomb graphics on the side fairing and hints of red on the front and underbelly. The Ninja 400 also gets a black and gray paint scheme with yellow ocher graphics. It is powered by a 398cc, parallel-twin engine that produces 47.5bhp power and 38 Nm torque. It is mated to a six-speed gearbox. Disc brakes handle the braking duties at both ends along with dual-channel ABS.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX
Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 SX was discontinued in India in 2024. It has a 4.3-inch TFT color instrument cluster with LED lighting and Bluetooth connectivity. Electronics, three-level traction control, power modes (full/low), quick-shifter, and Kawasaki Cornering Management function. Mechanical specifications also remain unchanged and the 2022 Ninja 1000SX retains the BS6-compliant 1,043cc, inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 140bhp of power and 111 Nm of peak torque. The motor is mated to a six-speed gearbox. The motorcycle’s hardware includes upside-down front forks, rear mono-shock, twin discs at the front, and a single rotor at the rear.
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Kawasaki’s top-of-the-line tourer, the Versys 1000, has been discontinued in India. The Versys 1000 was discontinued because the Japanese manufacturer, Kawasaki Bikes, felt there was little market demand for it. Instead, the company would increase sales of the Versys-X 300 and Versys 650, which are more affordable options. With its comfortable riding dynamics, refined and powerful motor, excellent ride quality, excellent brakes, and electronics package, the Versys 1000 is an ideal touring motorcycle. The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is powered by a massive 1,043cc inline-four, liquid-cooled engine that produces 120bhp at 9000 rpm and 102 Nm of peak torque at 7500 rpm. However, the engine was detuned to suit the sports touring dynamics of the bike.
Jawa Standard
The Jawa Standard is a discontinued bike in India and was powered by a BS6-compliant, 293cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. It generates 27bhp and 28Nm and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. It rides on conventional telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers. There is a 280mm disc brake at the front and a 153mm drum at the rear. Single-channel ABS is standard. Instrumentation consists of an integrated analog unit that shows speed and fuel and an odometer. As befits a neo-retro motorcycle, there’s a lot of chrome and flowing lines that are reminiscent of the original Ideal Jawa bike in India.
