Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R VS Triumph Daytona 660 Spec Comparison: What's Different?

The middleweight supersport segment in India has gained attention with the arrival of the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. At the same time, Triumph’s Daytona 660, launched earlier, presents itself as another option. Both motorcycles are positioned as sport-focused machines but take different approaches in terms of design, performance and technology. Here’s a look at how they compare in terms of specifications and features.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R houses a 636cc, inline-four, liquid-cooled engine that produces 122.3 bhp at 13,000 rpm and 127.2 bhp when assisted by RAM Air. Torque is rated at 69 Nm at 11,000 rpm. On the contrary, the Triumph Daytona 660 is powered by a 660cc inline three-cylinder engine that puts out 93.7 bhp at 11,250 rpm and 69 Nm of torque at 8,250 rpm.

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The 2026 Ninja ZX-6R is offered in a Lime Green colour scheme with white and blue graphics. It carries the Kawasaki supersport design language with a full fairing and a forward-leaning stance. The Daytona 660 has a tubular steel frame, compact bodywork, and a low-slung exhaust. Its layout emphasizes usability alongside sport orientation.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R sits on an aluminium perimeter frame, with a wheelbase of 1,400 mm and a seat height of 830 mm. It weighs 198 kg (curb mass) and carries a 17-litre fuel tank. Suspension includes a telescopic fork at the front and a Uni-Trak swingarm at the rear. The Triumph Daytona 660 uses a tubular steel perimeter frame with a twin-sided swingarm. Its wheelbase is 1,425.6 mm, with a seat height of 810 mm. It weighs 201 kg (wet) and has a 14-litre tank. Suspension is by Showa, with 41 mm upside-down forks at the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear.

Both motorcycles feature dual front discs and a single rear disc with ABS. The Kawasaki uses dual discs at the front paired with a single rear disc. The Triumph employs twin 310 mm floating discs with four-piston radial calipers at the front and a 220 mm rear disc. Both use 120/70 ZR17 tyres at the front and 180/55 ZR17 tyres at the rear.

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The Ninja ZX-6R comes equipped with rider aids such as three-level traction control, dual-channel ABS, Kawasaki Intelligent ABS (KIBS) and selectable power modes. It also features a TFT screen, a quickshifter and a slip-and-assist clutch for convenience. On the other hand, the Daytona 660 also offers modern equipment, including a colour TFT screen, ride-by-wire throttle and ABS. However, it doesn’t match the Kawasaki in terms of advanced electronics like traction control levels or KIBS, reflecting its focus on being a more balanced road bike rather than a track tool.

The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is priced at Rs 11.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The Triumph Daytona 660 is priced at Rs 9.72 lakh (ex-showroom), lower by nearly Rs 2 lakh.

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