Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ninja ZX-6R costs ₹4,57,948 more than the Ninja 650, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 58% 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 5.5/10 for the Ninja 650 and 7.5/10 for the Ninja ZX-6R.
Category by category
Price
Ninja 650
The Ninja 650 starts ₹4,57,948 lower (₹7,91,000 against ₹12,48,948), about ₹14,530 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Ninja ZX-6R
Ninja ZX-6R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 616 against 343 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Ninja ZX-6R
Ninja ZX-6R gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, projector headlamp and turn-by-turn navigation and 1 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ninja 650 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Ninja ZX-6R if
- 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 | Ninja 650 | Ninja ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹7,91,000 | ₹12,48,948 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹8,91,808 | ₹14,33,640 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KawasakiNinja 650 | KawasakiNinja ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹7,91,000 | ₹12,48,948 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹25,080 | ₹39,610 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 649 cc | 636 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 67.3 bhp | 122.0 bhp |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 22 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 196 kg | 198 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 17 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Length | 2115 mm | 2025 mm |
| Width | 740 mm | 710 mm |
| Height | 1145 mm | 1105 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 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 | ø41 mm telescopic fork / 125 mm | USD Fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload / 130 mm | Uni-Trak Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | — | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | — | 180/55-ZR17 |
Ninja 650 vs Ninja ZX-6R: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ninja 650 or the Ninja ZX-6R?
- The Ninja 650 is cheaper by ₹4,57,948 at the base variant (₹7,91,000 against ₹12,48,948 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ninja 650 and Ninja ZX-6R in Delhi?
- About ₹5,41,832: roughly ₹8,91,808 for the Ninja 650 and ₹14,33,640 for the Ninja ZX-6R, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
