Triumph Daytona 660 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Triumph Daytona 660 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ninja ZX-6R costs ₹2,60,548 more than the Daytona 660, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 26% extra.
The Ninja ZX-6R takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Daytona 660 and 7.5/10 for the Ninja ZX-6R.
Category by category
Price
Daytona 660
The Daytona 660 starts ₹2,60,548 lower (₹9,88,400 against ₹12,48,948), about ₹8,270 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Ninja ZX-6R
Ninja ZX-6R claims 22 kmpl against 20 kmpl. That is roughly ₹8,025 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Ninja ZX-6R
Ninja ZX-6R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 616 against 467 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Daytona 660 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Triumph's bigger service network matters
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Ninja ZX-6R if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Daytona 660 | Ninja ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹9,88,400 | ₹12,48,948 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹11,12,158 | ₹14,33,640 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,46,480 | ₹2,06,355 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹53,384 | ₹68,816 |
| Five-year total | ₹14,42,022 | ₹17,38,811 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TriumphDaytona 660 | KawasakiNinja ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹9,88,400 | ₹12,48,948 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹31,340 | ₹39,610 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 660 cc | 636 cc |
| Engine type | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 93.9 bhp | 122.0 bhp |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 20 kmpl | 22 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 201 kg | 198 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1426 mm | 1400 mm |
| Length | 2084 mm | 2025 mm |
| Width | 736 mm | 710 mm |
| Height | 1145 mm | 1105 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm Upside Down Separate Function Forks | USD Fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock RSU, with Preload Adjustment | Uni-Trak Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
Daytona 660 vs Ninja ZX-6R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Daytona 660 or the Ninja ZX-6R?
- The Daytona 660 is cheaper by ₹2,60,548 at the base variant (₹9,88,400 against ₹12,48,948 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Daytona 660 or the Ninja ZX-6R?
- The Ninja ZX-6R claims 22 kmpl against 20 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Daytona 660 and Ninja ZX-6R in Delhi?
- About ₹3,21,482: roughly ₹11,12,158 for the Daytona 660 and ₹14,33,640 for the Ninja ZX-6R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹14,42,022 for the Daytona 660 and ₹17,38,811 for the Ninja ZX-6R, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Daytona 660 comes out ₹2,96,789 ahead.
