2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R launched in India

First showcased at the India Bike Week 2023, Kawasaki has launched the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R in the Indian market at INR 11.09 lakh ex-showroom.

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The biggest perceptible change is the updated face. It features a sharper twin-pot LED headlight design, which replaces the ubiquitous ZX face.

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In the vision of the rider lies a new 4.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, which offers an array of safety features such as 3 riding modes.

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Smartphone connectivity of the new ZX-6R offers features such as vehicle info, riding log, telephone notices and tuning general settings like preferred units and date format.

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Moving towards the heart of the matter, the 2024 ZX-6R features a new 636cc inline-4 cylinder engine with dual overhead cams configuration.

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With the added effect of RAM air intake, the ZX-6R reaches a peak power output of 129PS at 13,000rpm and peak torque of 69Nm at 11,000rpm.

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The engine channels power via a 6-speed sequential transmission, which is further complimented via an assist and slipper clutch.

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Riders can also use the bi-directional quick shifter for seamlessly rowing through gear ratios without any manual clutch application.

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