The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is launched in India at ₹7.91 lakh with E20 compliance, revised power figures and updated graphics. Check full details.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price Update and Market Position
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is priced at ₹14,000 above the 2025 version which was sold at ₹7.77 lakh when compared with the 2025 model that was sold at ₹7.77 lakh in the world markets beginning September this year. Today, even the revised version is introduced in India. The bike has also undergone certain India-specific modifications like E20 compliance. Now, let us have a look at some specifications of the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 – What’s New in Design?
Introduced at ₹7.91 lakh (Ex-showroom), the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 comes with the same Lime Green colour, yet with refined graphics. These are in blue and white colours and are mounted over the fuel tank and side fairing. This colour scheme is not straining to the eyes, whereas it also makes the bike look sporty. The increment in price after the 2025 model is ₹14,000.
Comparatively, the 2025 Ninja 650 comes with Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White colourway. It is appealing in its own right, yet the new graphics on the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 are much more comfortable. Another visual enhancement is the absence of rim stripes. The 2025 model featured green rim stripes, giving a sporty look, while the 2026 version focuses more on clean design aesthetics.
There are no other styling changes besides the new graphics. The bike continues to feature twin LED headlights, a raked windshield, polygonal rear-view mirrors, a sculpted fuel tank, split seats and an underbelly exhaust. In India, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available in a single colour option, while international markets get multiple choices.
International Colour Options for 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650
In global markets like the United States, the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is offered in four colour schemes. Apart from Lime Green, it is available in Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Carbon Gray, Metallic Matte Whitish Silver/Metallic Flat Spark Black and Metallic Yellowish Green/Metallic Spark Black.
E20 Compliance and Engine Performance Changes
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 continues with the same 649cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine. However, it is now E20 fuel compliant. Due to this update, power and torque figures have been slightly reduced. The 2025 model produced 50.2 kW (68 PS) and 64 Nm, while the 2026 version now delivers 48.8 kW (66.35 PS) and 62.1 Nm.
All other mechanical elements such as gear ratios, transmission and engine RPM remain unchanged in the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650.
Features, Technology and Competition in India
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 remains largely identical to the outgoing model in most aspects. It features a 4.3-inch TFT colour display that offers a premium cockpit experience. Minor updates have been made to the TFT interface, while Bluetooth connectivity allows access to features via RIDEOLOGY THE APP.
Other features include KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control), Assist and Slipper Clutch, dual throttle valves, economical riding indicator and dual-channel ABS. In India, the main competitor to the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 650 is the Honda CBR650R, which is significantly more expensive at ₹11.16 lakh.
