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Ninja ZX-6R News & Updates
₹ 12,48,948ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 636cc
- Power
- 122.03bhp
- Weight
- 198kg
06 / News
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Latest News and Updates
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was launched in India in early 2026 at Rs 11.69 lakh ex-showroom - a Rs 16,000 increase over the 2025 model. The update for 2026 was primarily cosmetic: a refreshed Lime Green livery with new white and blue graphic streaks across the fairing. Mechanically, the bike is unchanged from its 2025 spec.
Shortly after launch, a GST revision on premium imported motorcycles pushed the ex-showroom price to Rs 12.49 lakh - an industry-wide adjustment that caught some early buyers off guard. Riders who had received quotations at the original Rs 11.69 lakh price found the final invoice higher. If you're in the process of negotiating a purchase, always ask for a written quotation valid for a specified period.
Kawasaki India offered a free Öhlins steering damper (valued at Rs 83,000) with purchases of the 2026 ZX-6R, valid through May 2026. This was a significant value addition for riders planning track use. Check with your IKM dealer for any current active offers.
On the recall front: Kawasaki issued a global recall notice for 2024 and 2025 model year ZX-6R units in select markets due to over-torqued crankshaft bolts, which could potentially reduce oil clearance around the crankshaft bushing. Kawasaki India has not issued a formal recall notice for Indian-market units as of May 2026, but owners of 2024-2025 model bikes should confirm with their dealer whether a precautionary inspection has been carried out.
No significant mechanical changes are expected for the ZX-6R in the near term. Kawasaki continues to position it as India's sole 600cc inline-four supersport, and demand has remained steady from the enthusiast community.
Official Updates (5)
Kawasaki India is offering a free Öhlins steering damper worth Rs 83,000 with every purchase of the MY26 Ninja ZX-6R, valid until May 31, 2026. The Öhlins damper improves high-speed stability and front-end composure during aggressive riding and track use.
Kawasaki India offered benefits worth up to Rs 3.72 lakh on MY24/MY25 Ninja ZX-6R stock through March 31, 2026, including a Rs 2.50 lakh cash discount, R&G accessories package, 3-year extended warranty worth Rs 32,000, and a Rs 25,000 loyalty bonus for existing Kawasaki owners.
Kawasaki India revised the Ninja ZX-6R ex-showroom price from Rs 11.69 lakh to Rs 12.49 lakh - an increase of Rs 80,000 - following the implementation of revised GST rates on premium imported motorcycles above 350cc. The revision is an industry-wide adjustment and not model-specific.
Kawasaki issued a global recall covering 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R models due to a potential engine seizure at the #5 crankshaft bushing; the defect can cause a sudden loss of engine power and owners were advised not to ride affected units until repairs are completed.
Kawasaki India launched the 2026 Ninja ZX-6R at Rs 11.69 lakh (ex-showroom), featuring a refreshed Lime Green livery with new white and blue graphic streaks while keeping the 636cc inline-four engine, electronics package, and overall specification mechanically unchanged from the 2025 model.
For real-time updates on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - including dealer promotions, insurance bundled offers, accessory packages, and service bulletins - bookmark this page. Kawasaki India communicates through its authorised IKM dealer network and kawasaki-india.com. For owner-reported updates, inspection reports, and spares availability news, the Kawasaki threads on Team-BHP and Indian Auto Forum are reliable sources from the riding community.