Kawasaki India’s latest entrant in the Ninja line has been the ZX-6R. It is the Japanese bikemaker’s most powerful middleweight motorcycle. The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R has brought a host of new updates and here is a close look at the bike.
On the design front, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R looks just as aggressive and tempting as before. But its fascia has been slightly altered, and the headlight fairing now appears curvy. Apart from that, the ZX-6R’s supersport silhouette has remained intact, hinting at its track-ready nature.
Then, Kawasaki also updated the features list and made the 2024 Ninja ZX-6R more modern than before. It gets full LED illumination along with a new 4.3-inch TFT screen. It gets smartphone connectivity to give you access to call and SMS alerts.
For added convenience, the list of rider aids includes four ride modes – Sport, Road, Rain or Rider (manual) – and dual-channel ABS.
Powering the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a greener, 636cc inline four-cylinder engine. It now adheres to the latest emission standards and dishes out 128bhp and 69Nm. The motor is linked to a six-speed gearbox and benefits from a slipper clutch as well as a bi-directional quickshifter.
The engine is nestled in an aluminium perimeter frame and it is suspended on 41mm separate function big piston front forks with rebound and compression damping as well as spring preload adjustability. This is accompanied by a linked gas-charged monoshock which is also fully adjustable.
The braking hardware on the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R includes a dual 310mm front and a single 220mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS. These are mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 120/70 front and 180/55 rear tyres.
The Ninja ZX-6R’s seat height is 830mm, which could be slightly high for shorter riders. Then, it gets a fuel tank of 17-litres and weighs 198kg.
Kawasaki India is offering the new Ninja ZX-6R in two paint schemes – Metallic Graphite Grey and Lime Green.
Its asking price is set at Rs. 11,09,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), which is just Rs. 60,000 more than before. The new Ninja ZX-6R rivals the Aprilia RS660. We have compared the two bikes on paper to tell you which one makes a more sensible purchase.
