After launching the Ninja ZX-4R almost a month ago, there are rumours of Kawasaki bringing back the Ninja ZX-6R to the Indian market soon. As per a recent media report, the Japanese superbike brand is expected to launch in India by the end of this year. The bike sits in between the ZX-4R and the flagship ZX-10R in the company’s global lineup.
The Ninja ZX-6R was previously on sale in India until the BS6 emission norms kicked in April 2020, and the motorcycle went off the shelves. The bike has received comprehensive updates over the previous model internationally.
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: Updates
The most prominent change in the new Ninja ZX-6R is its redesigned front face featuring a set of angry-looking new LED headlamps and a new windscreen. The fairings are also more chiselled and feature integrated winglets, like the flagship Ninja ZX-10R, for better aerodynamics. Rest of the model is visually similar to the outgoing model including the rear section and taillamp.
In terms of features, the 2024 Ninja ZX-6R gets a new 4.3-inch TFT display with Bluetooth compatibility which now gets an ECO riding indicator. The bike benefits from riding aids such as three levels of traction control, three power modes and three riding modes. There is also a quickshifter on offer but it isn’t clear if it’s a bi-directional quickshifter.
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: Mechanical specs
Powering the Ninja ZX-6R is the same 636cc inline 4-cylinder engine which now complies with BS6 phase 2 norms. This mill now makes 127 bhp and 69 Nm of peak torque, which is slightly lower than the outgoing model. However, the bike still redlines at 16,000 rpm. The engine gets revised cam profiles, re-tuned injectors, molybdenum-coated pistons, a revised intake system and a new header & collector pipe.
In terms of hardware, suspension duties on the new Ninja ZX-6R is handled by adjustable Showa front forks and an adjustable Showa mono-shock at the rear. Braking is handled by twin 320 mm discs paired with new Nissin 4-piston callipers at the front and a 220 mm rear disc. The wheels will be wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 tyres.
(Source: Autocar India)
