2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Launched in India: Price, Power, Braking, Design and More
Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Ninja 650 in India, which will be available alongside the 2025 model. The new model features a color update, now offered in Lime Green with unique graphics, while international versions include additional colors. The specs remain the same, with a 649cc engine generating 67 bhp and 64 Nm of torque, along with unchanged features like a TFT console and ABS.
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2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Launched in India: Price, Power, Braking, Design and More
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the 2026 Ninja 650 in India. The 2026 model year Ninja 650 is likely to be sold in the country alongside the 2025 model year Ninja 650, which currently remains on sale on the company's official website at a lower price.
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2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650: What Has Changed
For the 2026 model year, the Ninja 650 does not receive any mechanical updates. The only revision comes in the form of a colour update. The India-spec motorcycle is offered only in Lime Green with white and blue graphics. Internationally, the Ninja 650 is available in additional colour options such as Matte Grey and Black, which are not offered in India.
The MY25 Ninja 650 continues to be on sale in India in Lime Green combined with Ebony and Pearl Blizzard White.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650: Specifications
The 2026 Ninja 650 continues with the same 649cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine. It produces 67 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheel through a six-speed gearbox with an assist-and-slipper clutch.
The motorcycle is based on a high-tensile steel trellis frame. Suspension duties are handled by 41 mm telescopic forks at the front with 125 mm of wheel travel and a rear monoshock offering 130 mm of travel. Braking is handled by dual 300 mm discs at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear, with ABS as standard.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650: Features & Dimensions
The feature list remains unchanged. The Ninja 650 comes equipped with a 4.3-inch TFT instrument console with smartphone connectivity, LED lighting, traction control with two riding modes, dual throttle valves, and ABS.
In terms of dimensions, the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1,410 mm and ground clearance of 130 mm. Seat height is rated at 790 mm, fuel tank capacity stands at 15 litres, and kerb weight is 196 kg. The Ninja 650 rides on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650: Pricing
The 2026 Ninja 650 is priced at Rs 7.91 lakh (ex-showroom), which is about Rs 14,000 higher than its 2025 version. The 2025 Ninja 650 continues to be on sale in India priced at Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom). With no changes to performance, hardware, or equipment, the difference between the two model years is limited to pricing and colour availability.
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