Kinetic motoscooter Blaze heads for Japan

Mumbai, Aug 1 (UNI) Pune-based two wheeler manufacturer Kinetic Motor will begin exporting its recently launched stylish and powerful motoscooter ''Kinetic Blaze'' to Japan.

Ms Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Managing Director of Kinetic Motor Company said in a statement today, ''Yes, it's true. The exciting Blaze from our Italiano series will soon head to Japan and be seen on Japanese highways. We believe there exists tremendous potential for the Italiano series from global markets - as these are glamorous true-blue Italian designs at very inviting prices.'' When Kinetic Motor acquired the seven scooters and their production lines from Italjet SpA, she said, ''We also made it a point to acquire sole global distribution rights to them; and we intend to fully capitalize on the opportunity. It's a matter of pride to have a shipment scheduled for Japan, which has been considered the mecca of two wheelers. But then, worldwide Italian automobile designs are renowned as truly special. So we are looking forward to flying the Kinetic flag in Japan.'' This marks an interesting reversal of trends; Japanese two wheeler companies are established brands world-wide, whereas India's two wheeler companies are beginning to make their mark globally today, said a Company press release.

The Blaze, a 165cc large-format scooter with big wheels, is India's first motoscooter - the first of the seven-vehicle series that Kinetic acquired from an Italian two wheeler major Italjet SpA.

Blaze is an original design from world-famous two wheeler designer and enthusiast Leopoldo Tartarini.

Kinetic Motor, which has previously been a joint venture partner of a Japanese company Honda, today directly competes with the Japanese manufacturers in the Indian market. ''The Blaze is distinguished from its Japanese counterparts by its gorgeous, detailed styling, and is at par with them in features, performance, quality and comfort,'' she added.

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