Kawasaki debuts Euro5-compliant Ninja ZX-6R; India launch likely

The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R gets revised valvetrain, intake system and other mechanical updates.

Kawasaki has showcased the updated Ninja ZX-6R for the European market. The supersport bike is now Euro5-compliant and reports suggest that it could be introduced in India as well.

The 2024 Ninja ZX-6R is powered by the same 636cc, in-line 4-cylinder engine as before. However, Kawasaki has made some changes to the valvetrain. The engine now gets revised cam profiles that are said to improve low-end grunt.

The injectors have also been tuned for better efficiency, while the pistons get molybdenum coating to reduce friction The new Ninja ZX-6R gets a revised intake system, featuring a 5.09-litre airbox and redesigned intake funnel. It also gets a new header and 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 2024 Ninja ZX-6R comes with a quick-shifter as standard. The bike also gets a 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.