Kawasaki ZX6R motorcycle diaries

Pre-bookings for 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R already commenced months back

Kawasaki ZX6R motorcycle diaries

Kawasaki twitted “Geared up to Debut with Price Revelation” on 15th January 2019. And now Kawasaki has finally launched the 2019 ZX6R motorcycle at a price of Rs 10.49 Lakh. It will be assembled at Kawasaki’s Chakan plant in Pune, Maharashtra.

kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

 

Powering this Kwaker is a 636 cc inline four-cylinder, 16-valve Engine. Coupled with a sleek shifting 6-speed gearbox, this motorcycle is now complaint with euro-5 emission norms.

kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

ZX6R boasts a lot of electronic features like KIBS which means Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System, KTRC which designate for Kawasaki Traction Control, KQS which is Kawasaki Quick Shifter for ultra-fast gearshifts and LED lights all around.

kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

Zx6R received an update to the instrument console as well. The needle turns from white to pink to red indicating when you need to upshift. You can now set the shifting rpm from as low as 6500 rpm. Digital display shows everything you would expect from this Kwaker, certainly not your heart-beat though.

kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

Comparing with outgoing model 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R has seen a minor power drop and a marginal increase in weight. In order to meet stricter emission norms, power has been dropped by 1 bhp. The bike has gained 2 Kg due to a heavier catalytic converter. The rated top speed of 248 kmph is also lower than the previous model which maxed out at 260 kmph.

kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

This 636 cc motorcycle will be assembled in India which has brought down the cost when compared to CBU price as it attracts beefy custom duties. Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R is first proper 600 cc super-sports to have launched in India. Please remember Honda CBR 650F is a sports tourer. It has a big fan following and currently has no rivals.

kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

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kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

Kawasaki launched the Indian assembled ZX10R at Rs 12.8 lakh which was Rs 6 Lakh lesser than its CBU counterpart. ely Bringing a bike in India via CKD (Completely Knocked Down) route always keeps the costs down by a considerable margin.

kawasaki zx6r motorcycle diaries

Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Specifications:

Engine: 636 cc inline four-cylinder
Valve-train: 4-valves per cylinder, DOHC – 16 valves
Max Power: 128 bhp @13500 rpm (135.4 bhp with RAM air)
Max Torque: 70.8 Nm @11500 rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed with Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS)
Weight: 196 Kg
0-100 Kph: 3.9 Seconds
Top Whack: 248 Kmph
Seat Height: 830 mm
Ground Clearance: 130 mm
Wheelbase: 1400 mm
Fuel Tank: 17 Liters
Front Tyre: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Front Brake: Dual 310 mm Petal Discs with dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 220 mm petal disc with single-bore pin-slide, aluminum piston caliper.

At Rs 10.49 Lakh ex-showroom, Kawasaki ZX6R is around Rs 4 Lakh cheaper than Kawasaki ZX10R.

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