The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is offered with refreshed graphics, E20 fuel compliant engine and higher price than the preceding model
Kawasaki India has launched the 2026 Ninja 650 at a sticker price of Rs 7.91 lakh (ex-showroom) in the country. It is costlier by around Rs 14,000 than the outgoing model which was sold at Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. Available in a single fully-loaded ‘Standard’ variant, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is introduced in Lime Green colourway. The fully-faired supersports bike locks horns with Honda CBR650R in the domestic market, which comes at a staggering price point of Rs 11.16 lakh (ex-showroom).
Upfront, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 flaunts twin LED headlights with position lamp. It also features an integrated windscreen at an upright angle for protection against winds. Sitting on a lightweight frame, the supersports bike tips the weighing scale at 178 kg due to sharper styling. The padded urethane seat comes with wider side walls for extra pillion comfort.
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is fitted with 17-inch Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres. The suspension duties are carried by telescopic front forks and monoshock rear absorber. The stopping power comes from a 300 mm dual disc units at front and 220 mm single disc brake at the rear. The braking system is supported by a dual-channel ABS as standard feature.
The 2026 Ninja 650 has a wheelbase of 1410 mm while the ground clearance is pegged at 130 mm. The supersports bike comes with a fuel tank of 15 litres. The saddle height is also decent at 790 mm. Some of the notable features onboard the fully-faired sports bike are Switchable Kawasaki Traction Control, 4.3-inch digital TFT colour instrument cluster, Smartphone connectivity with Rideology The App, and Economical Riding Indicator.
Mechanically, it is powered by the same 649cc parallel-twin petrol engine which develops top power of 67 bhp at 8000 rpm and peak torque of 62.1 Nm at 6700 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with Assist & Slipper clutch. The engine has been updated to meet the latest E20 fuel regulations. The Ninja 650 is sold as CBU in the Indian market.
Kawasaki had recently teased the W230 in a short video and it is likely to launch in the Indian market by early 2026. The neo-retro cruiser bike will be positioned above the W175 as it rivals Royal Enfield Hunter 350, TVS Ronin 225 and Yamaha XSR 155.
