Dec 11, 2023
By: Sourabh Jain
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The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been unveiled in India at the India Bike Week 2023. The sport bike is expected to be launched in India early 2024.
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The Kawaski Ninja ZX-6R will take on the Honda CBR650R in the 650cc sports bike segment.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R – ₹12 lakh expected | Honda CBR650R – ₹9.5 lakh ex-showroom.
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While the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is being imported as a completely built unit (CBU), the Honda CBR650R is brought as a completely knocked down unit (CKD).
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The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and the Honda CBR650R both feature a similar design, offering sharp features and a sporty design. The Ninja ZX-6R features a more muscular design.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R – 636cc inline liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine| Honda CBR650R – 649cc in-line four-cylinder engine.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R – 122 bhp of power and 69 Nm of peak torque| Honda CBR650R – 87 bhp of power and 57.5 Nm of peak torque.
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R – 4.3-inch TFT display, smartphone connectivity, four driving modes, traction control and more | Honda CBR650R – LCD display, ESS, dual-channel ABS and more.
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While the Kawaski Ninja ZX-6R has a kerb weight of 198 kg, the Honda CBR650R is heavier with a kerb weight of 211 kg.
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