Ducati SuperSport vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ducati

SuperSport

From ₹17.16 Lakh

SuperSport version

Full SuperSport page Change

Kawasaki

Ninja ZX-6R

From ₹12.49 Lakh

Ninja ZX-6R version

Full Ninja ZX-6R page Change

Ducati SuperSportSuperSport Standard · ₹17.16 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RNinja ZX-6R · ₹12.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SuperSport: ₹17.16 Lakh Ninja ZX-6R: ₹12.49 Lakh (ahead) Ninja ZX-6R ₹4.67 lakh cheaper

Braking SuperSport: Cornering ABS (ahead) Ninja ZX-6R: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage SuperSport: Not published Ninja ZX-6R: 23.6 kmpl Claimed

Power SuperSport: 108 bhp Ninja ZX-6R: 124 PS (ahead) Torque 93 vs 69 Nm

Weight SuperSport: 210 kg Ninja ZX-6R: 198 kg Seat height 810 vs 830 mm

Versions SuperSport: 2 (ahead) Ninja ZX-6R: 1

Pick the SuperSport for cornering abs and more versions.

Pick the Ninja ZX-6R for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹17.16 Lakh

₹12.49 Lakh

On-road in

₹18.98 Lakh

₹13.85 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹31,884 a month

₹23,275 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

108 bhp

124 PS

Torque

93 Nm

69 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

23.6 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

937 cc

636 cc

Engine Type

Testastretta 11-Degree, 2-Cylinder L-Twin, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, Liquid-Cooled

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves

Bore x Stroke

94 mm x 67.5 mm

67 mm x 45.1 mm

Compression Ratio

12.6:1, plus or minus 0.5

12.9:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual

6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up

Clutch

Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Assist and slipper

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4-32 monobloc 4-piston calipers

Dual Disc, 310 mm, 4-piston, radially mounted

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper

Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston

ABS/CBS Type

Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel

Dual Channel

Wheel Type

3-Spoke Y-Shaped Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear

Alloy, 17-inch

Front Tyre Size

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)

120/70-17

Rear Tyre Size

180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)

180/55-17, radial, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Fully adjustable 43 mm USD Marzocchi fork, fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins USD fork on 950 S

Showa SFF-BP, 41 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable

Rear Suspension

Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock on 950 S, aluminium single-sided swingarm

Uni-Trak monoshock, fully adjustable for rebound, damping and preload

Frame Type

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame attached to cylinder heads

Aluminium perimeter frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1,478 mm

1,400 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

145 mm

130 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)

810 mm, low seat option 790 mm

830 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

210 kg (184 kg dry weight)

198 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

16 litres

17 litres, 3.4 litre reserve

Length (mm)

Not listed

2,025 mm

Width (mm)

Not listed

710 mm

Height (mm)

Not listed

1,105 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

4.3-inch Full-TFT Digital Color Display

4.3-inch TFT color digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Ready / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS optional

Yes

USB Charging

Waterproof USB socket under the seat

Navigation

Not listed

Yes, turn-by-turn

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Sport, Touring, Urban

3-4 modes, sources disagree on count

Traction Control

Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO

Yes, levels not specified

Quickshifter

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO

Yes, standard, bidirectional

Cruise Control

Not Available

Additional Electronic Aids

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, adjustable windscreen, 2 positions

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Full-LED Headlight with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

LED, twin-pod

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED, front integrated into rear-view mirrors

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece stepped dual saddle, color-matched pillion seat cover on 950 S

Split, stepped pillion

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal, houses USB port and tool kit

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹17.16 Lakh – ₹20.1 Lakh

₹12.49 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SuperSport Standard₹17.16 Lakh Ninja ZX-6R₹12.49 Lakh Ninja ZX-6R ₹4.67 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

SuperSport SuperSport Standard against Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R

City	SuperSport	Ninja ZX-6R	Gap
Mumbai	₹19.66 Lakh	₹14.35 Lakh	Ninja ZX-6R ₹5.31 lakh less
Pune	₹19.66 Lakh	₹14.35 Lakh	Ninja ZX-6R ₹5.31 lakh less
New Delhi	₹18.98 Lakh	₹13.85 Lakh	Ninja ZX-6R ₹5.12 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹20.69 Lakh	₹15.1 Lakh	Ninja ZX-6R ₹5.59 lakh less
Chennai	₹19.66 Lakh	₹14.35 Lakh	Ninja ZX-6R ₹5.31 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹20.69 Lakh	₹15.1 Lakh	Ninja ZX-6R ₹5.59 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the SuperSport or the Ninja ZX-6R?

The Ninja ZX-6R, by ₹4.67 lakh on the versions compared here: SuperSport SuperSport Standard at ₹17.16 Lakh against Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R at ₹12.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.98 Lakh against ₹13.85 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The SuperSport SuperSport Standard makes 108 bhp and 93 Nm and the Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R makes 124 PS and 69 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹31,884 a month for the SuperSport and ₹23,275 for the Ninja ZX-6R, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.