Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R is no more the most well-placed sportbike of India, getting itself a price hike of INR 1.50 lakh from the existing price. The new price tag of INR 14.30 lakh is almost similar to the one seen on Honda CBR1000R, again forcing buyers to reconsider their preferences in terms of SuperSport performance. The reason for this price hike remains unknown, taking Kawasaki back into the league of ordinary superbike brands with nothing much different to offer. If power is not your sole purpose for motorcycling, Ducati Panigale 959 also comes close to the price tag.
Ninja ZX-10R comes with a 998cc, four-cylinder engine, producing 197.3 BHP at 13,000 rpm and 113.5 Nm at 11,500 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is also possible that Kawasaki could update this motorcycle to the new 2019 trim before restarting the booking process and offer the more powerful and lighter version for INR 14.30 lakh. Still, the charm that appeared on the faces of fans will be gone soon. The closest rival, Honda CBR1000RR, is priced at INR 14.78 lakh. The liter-class sportbike offers 196 kg of wet weight and 189 BHP of max power.
Kawasaki ZX-10R Key Specs
| Displacement | 998 cc, Liquid Cooled |
| Maximum Power | 197.3 Bhp @ 13000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 113.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinder |
| Number of Gears | 6 Speed Gearbox |
| Seat Height | 835 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 206 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 litres |
| Top Speed | 299 kmph (Limited) |
| Front Suspension | USD Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 114 mm |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W) |
| Front Brake | Dual 330mm Discs |
| Rear Brake | Single 220mm Disc |
