The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R is powered by an updated 636cc, inline-4 engine that now complies with BS6 emission regulations.

Kawasaki India has kicked off the new year with the launch of the Ninja ZX-6R. The updated supersport is priced at Rs 11.09 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R features revised styling with dual headlamps and an aggressive-looking fairing. It now comes with a TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and riding modes. The bike is available in two colour options – Metallic Graphite Grey and Lime Green.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R is powered by an updated 636cc, inline-4 engine that now complies with BS6 emission regulations. It produces 128 BHP and 69 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a quickshifter.

The Ninja ZX-6R is equipped with an adjustable Showa SFF-BP front fork and a monoshock at the rear. The braking setup consists of dual 310 mm discs at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was showcased at India Bike Week this year.

Kawasaki India has announced the launch date for the Ninja ZX-6R. Prices for the middle-weight supersport will be announced on January 1, 2024.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was showcased at India Bike Week this year. It is powered by the same 636cc in-line 4-cylinder engine as before, producing 127 BHP and 69 Nm, which is slightly lower than the old version. The engine gets revised cam profiles, re-tuned injectors, molybdenum-coated pistons, a revised intake system and a new header & collector pipe.

The new ZX-6R features an adjustable Showa front fork and an adjustable Showa mono-shock at the rear. Braking is handled by twin 320 mm discs paired with new Nissin 4-piston calipers at the front and a 220 mm rear disc.

The bike gets a quick-shifter, 4.3-inch digital instrument console with Bluetooth and three riding modes: Sport, Road and Rain, while safety features include traction control and Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-lock Brake System.

The 451cc engine alone is said to produce 69 BHP.

Kawasaki recently unveiled the Z 7 Hybrid internationally. Now, the Japanese bikemaker is said to be working on another model in the form of the Versys Hybrid.

Ahead of its global debut, the patent design of the upcoming Kawasaki Versys Hybrid has been leaked online, revealing the bike's design, along with information about its powertrain. As seen from the images, the motorcycle will look similar to the current iteration but will be powered by the same powertrain as the Z 7 Hybrid. This comes in the form of a 451cc parallel-twin engine paired with a 1.4 kWh battery and a 9 kW electric motor.

Reports also suggest that the Versys Hybrid will be capable of running in electric-only mode, and riders can switch to the ICE once the battery runs out of charge. The 451cc engine alone is said to produce 69 BHP. Kawasaki could also offer the bike with manual or automatic transmission options. Other features include full LED lighting all around, a digital dash and plenty of other rider-assist tech.

The Kawasaki Versys Hybrid, though, is said to be in its early stages of development, which means its global debut is still some time away.

Source: BikeWale

In India, the Eliminator 450 could rival the likes of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.

According to a media report, Kawasaki could launch the Eliminator 450 in India sometime between February and March 2024.

The Eliminator 450 was expected to debut at the recently concluded India Bike Week 2023. However, Kawasaki opted to launch the W175 Street instead. When enquired about the cruiser, a company official is said to have revealed the revised launch timeline.

The Eliminator 450 is positioned below the Vulcan 650 in Kawasaki’s cruiser range. The bike is based on a steel trellis frame with a telescopic fork at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. It is equipped with disc brakes at both ends.

The Eliminator 450 is powered by a 451cc parallel-twin engine derived from the same engine that powers the Ninja 400. It makes 49 BHP and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

In India, the Eliminator 450 could rival the likes of the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.

Source: Bikewale

Kawasaki recently launched the W175 Street at the India Bike Week 2023.

Kawasaki has reduced the prices of the standard W175 in India by Rs 25,000. The bike is now priced between Rs 1.22 lakh and Rs 1.31 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the colour.

Speaking of colours, the W175 is now available in two new colour options: Metallic Ocean Blue and Metallic Graphite Grey, priced at Rs 1.31 lakh and Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The bike is also available in Ebony and Persimmon Red shades.

The Kawasaki W175 is a retro-style motorcycle powered by a 177cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. It produces 12.9 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. It is fitted with telescopic forks at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. It gets a single disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear.

Kawasaki recently launched the W175 Street at the India Bike Week 2023. It is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2024 W175 Street gets several updates over the outgoing model.

Kawasaki has launched the W175 Street at India Bike Week 2023. The bike is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2024 W175 Street gets several updates over the outgoing model. The bike gets 17-inch alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres and comes in two new colour schemes – Candy Emerald Green and Metallic Moondust Grey.

Powering the Kawasaki W175 Street is a 177cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, which remains unchanged. It makes 12.9 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. 

The W175 Street is fitted with a telescopic fork at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. The ground clearance has been lowered from 165 mm to 152 mm. The seat height has also been lowered to 786.5 mm and gets a smaller front disc brake measuring 245 mm.

The W175 is powered by a 177cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 12.9 BHP and 13.2 Nm.

Kawasaki has shared a teaser of an upcoming motorcycle that will be showcased at India Bike Week 2023. According to some reports, it could be an updated version of the W175.

It has been reported that the upcoming Kawasaki W175 is likely to get several cosmetic changes, including alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres and new colours.

The Kawasaki W175 was launched in September last year. The retro-styled bike is powered by a 177cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 12.9 BHP @ 7,500 rpm and 13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

The bike features conventional telescopic fork suspension at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. Braking is handled by a combination of a 270 mm disc at the front and a drum brake at the rear, supported by single-channel ABS.

Source: Autocar India

The happiness I get riding this motorcycle and even looking at it standing in the garage more than justifies this decision.

BHPian OmV recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

A quick update on this thread - I did end up getting the ZX-14R over the Ninja 1000!

The stock windscreen had a couple of scratches - probably from the dealership wiping down the screen. When this was pointed out in the PDI they were kind enough to swap out for a new screen and even gave me a choice of any screen I wanted. I went ahead with a zero gravity smoked screen and it looks better to my eyes than the clear stock screen.

The dealership also installed a battery tender harness for no additional charge. Access to the battery on the ZX14R requires the removal of a fairing panel so this makes life easier.

The only other change I made was swapping out the stock end cans for M4 Dual Retro Drag Slip Ons. None of the multiple YouTube videos I saw do any justice to how sweet these sound. I have literally no use of any more performance from the bike and it is illegal in my state to install full systems.

All in all, I am extremely satisfied with the bike and the buying experience. This was honestly a great surprise after the bad experience I had with a Ford dealership last year.

Contrary to my initial fears the insurance premium on both bikes combined (ZX14R and Ninja400) was almost the same as what I paid for my Tucson - which was a fantastic surprise.

I did opt for an additional 4-year extended warranty on both bikes (which has RSA as well) right away and there happened to be some decent drop on it as well.

I did not get too much time to ride it - just a few 100 miles currently as I had to take an India trip suddenly. I did ride it this past weekend for the first time with the M4s and I had a smile plastered under my helmet. The happiness I get riding this bike and even looking at it standing in the garage more than justifies this decision. It has to be one of the best purchases I have made in a long time.

Thank you to everyone who contributed towards this decision. I hope to keep this thread active once the weather thaws out.

With the Stock Exhaust

With the "better half"

With the M4 Exhaust

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The KX 85 and KLX 300R dirt bikes will be imported via the CBU route.

Kawasaki has launched two new dirt bikes in the Indian market. The 2024 KX 85 is priced at Rs 4.20 lakh and the KLX 300R costs Rs 5.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Both models will be imported via the CBU route.

The Kawasaki KX 85 is powered by an 84cc single-cylinder 2-stroke engine. It is paired with a close ratio 6-speed transmission.

The KX 85 is based on a tubular, semi-double cradle frame and features a 36 mm inverted cartridge fork at the front offering 275 mm of travel and a Uni Trak rear suspension with a fully adjustable KYB shock at the rear.

The KX 85 is equipped with 202 mm and 150 mm disc brakes at the front and rear, respectively and rides on Dunlop MX33 tyres

KLX 300R uses a 292cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine that makes 28.6 BHP and 26.3 Nm. The engine is mated with a 6-speed gearbox.

The KLX 300R is equipped with a 43 mm inverted front fork and a Uni Trak single shock at the rear. Braking is handled by a 270 mm semi-floating front disc and a 240 mm petal-type disc at the rear.

The Ninja 500 and Z500 share their parallel-twin engine with the Eliminator 500.

Kawasaki has revealed two new middleweight bikes, the Ninja 500 and Z500 at EICMA 2023 in Milan, Italy.

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Z500 are based on a lightweight trellis frame and are said to offer reassuring handling and easy reach to the ground for A2 license holders.

The Ninja 500 and its naked counterpart, the Z500, share the same engine. It is a 451cc parallel-twin unit which also powers the Eliminator 500. According to Kawasaki, this engine has a wider torque band and a lower redline than the Ninja 400. The bikemaker hasn’t revealed the exact specifications of the engine though.

The bikes are equipped with an LCD instrument console, while the SE versions get Bluetooth connectivity and a USB-C charging port. The higher variant also gets keyless ignition, among other features.