Ducati SuperSport vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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

Ducati SuperSport
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Ducati

SuperSport

From ₹17.16 Lakh

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Kawasaki

Ninja ZX-6R

From ₹12.49 Lakh

Full Ninja ZX-6R page Change
Ducati SuperSportSuperSport S · ₹20.1 Lakh
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RNinja ZX-6R · ₹12.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price SuperSport: ₹20.1 Lakh Ninja ZX-6R: ₹12.49 Lakh (ahead) Ninja ZX-6R ₹7.61 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

Price

Ex-showroom
₹20.1 Lakh
₹12.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹22.2 Lakh
₹13.85 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹37,306 a month
₹23,275 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
108 bhp
124 PS
Torque
93 Nm
69 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
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
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
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
No
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
No
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
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
No

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹17.16 Lakh – ₹20.1 Lakh
₹12.49 Lakh
Colours
1 colour
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 SuperSport S₹20.1 Lakh Ninja ZX-6R₹12.49 Lakh Ninja ZX-6R ₹7.61 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

SuperSport SuperSport S against Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R

CitySuperSportNinja ZX-6RGap
Mumbai₹23.01 Lakh₹14.35 LakhNinja ZX-6R ₹8.66 lakh less
Pune₹23.01 Lakh₹14.35 LakhNinja ZX-6R ₹8.66 lakh less
New Delhi₹22.2 Lakh₹13.85 LakhNinja ZX-6R ₹8.35 lakh less
Bengaluru₹24.21 Lakh₹15.1 LakhNinja ZX-6R ₹9.11 lakh less
Chennai₹23.01 Lakh₹14.35 LakhNinja ZX-6R ₹8.66 lakh less
Hyderabad₹24.21 Lakh₹15.1 LakhNinja ZX-6R ₹9.11 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 ₹7.61 lakh on the versions compared here: SuperSport SuperSport S at ₹20.1 Lakh against Ninja ZX-6R Ninja ZX-6R at ₹12.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹22.2 Lakh against ₹13.85 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The SuperSport SuperSport S 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 ₹37,306 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%.

Compare the rivals

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