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Ninja 1000 News & Updates

₹13.49 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Engine
1,043cc
Power
140.13bhp
Mileage
18kmpl
Weight
238kg
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06 / News

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 Latest News and Updates India

Ninja 1100SX Replaces Ninja 1000SX (Late 2024): Kawasaki launched the Ninja 1100SX in India at Rs 13,49,000 (ex-showroom) in late 2024, effectively retiring the Ninja 1000SX. The new model uses a 1,099cc inline-four making 136 PS at 9,000 rpm and 113 Nm at 7,600 rpm. It also adds a quickshifter as standard and upgrades the electronics package. At Rs 1.3 lakh more, the 1100SX is still the most affordable litre-class inline-four in India.

2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX India Update: A refreshed 2024 Ninja 1000SX was confirmed for international markets with cosmetic updates and minor spec revisions, but Kawasaki India chose to skip the update and move directly to the 1100SX platform. Indian buyers who were waiting for the 2024 model were advised to either take the last 2023 units or wait for the 1100SX.

India Assembly Advantage: The Ninja 1000SX was assembled in India under Kawasaki's CKD (completely knocked-down) programme. This assembly localisation is what kept the price at Rs 12.2 lakh rather than Rs 18-20 lakh that full import duty would demand. The 1100SX continues this CKD assembly model.

Used Market Trends: With the 1100SX now on sale, 2021-2023 Ninja 1000SX units have entered the secondary market. Prices have corrected - well-maintained examples with full service history are trading at Rs 8.5-10.5 lakh, offering excellent value for used superbike buyers.

Official Updates (3)

  • The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX - direct successor to the Ninja 1000SX - was launched in India at Rs 14,42,000 (ex-showroom) in December 2025, featuring E20 fuel compliance and a new black-and-gold colour scheme; it is mechanically identical to the 2025 model.

  • Kawasaki launched the 2025 Ninja 1100SX in India at Rs 13,49,000 (ex-showroom) in December 2024, officially replacing the Ninja 1000SX; the new model uses a 1,099cc inline-four producing 136 PS and adds a standard quickshifter.

  • Kawasaki India removed the Ninja 1000SX from its official website in early 2024, signalling the model's discontinuation ahead of the Ninja 1100SX launch; the bike's last ex-showroom price was Rs 12,20,000.

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX's discontinuation is a natural lifecycle event - Kawasaki runs a tight product portfolio and the 1100SX is the logical evolution. If you were planning to buy a new Ninja 1000SX, that window has closed. The used market is your best option now, or you move up to the 1100SX with a Rs 1.3 lakh premium and a newer, slightly more refined motor.

Frequently Asked Questions

QIs the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 discontinued in India?▾
Yes, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is discontinued in India. Kawasaki replaced it with the Ninja 1100SX in late 2024 at Rs 13,49,000 (ex-showroom). The 1100SX features a larger 1,099cc engine making 136 PS, a factory quickshifter, and an upgraded electronics suite.
QWhat replaced the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 in India?▾
The Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX, launched in late 2024 at Rs 13,49,000 (ex-showroom), is the direct successor. It uses a 1,099cc inline-four producing 136 PS and 113 Nm, adds a standard quickshifter, and brings updated electronics at Rs 1,29,000 more than the Ninja 1000SX's last price.
QHas the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 received any recent price change?▾
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX's last ex-showroom price before discontinuation was Rs 12,20,000. No further price revisions are expected as the model has been replaced by the Ninja 1100SX. In the used market, prices have corrected to Rs 8,00,000-10,50,000 depending on year and condition.
QIs a new variant of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 expected in India?▾
No new variants or updates are expected for the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 in India - Kawasaki has fully transitioned to the Ninja 1100SX platform. If you are looking for the next generation of this sport-tourer, the Ninja 1100SX at Rs 13,49,000 is the official replacement.