Kawasaki India delivered a highly dynamic performance in February 2026, marked by sharp spikes in select models like the Ninja 300 and Z900, while several high-capacity motorcycles witnessed steep declines. The overall trend highlights the niche and volatile nature of the premium performance segment in India.
Here is a modelwise breakup of Feb’26 volumes:
Top Performers
Ninja 300 Steals the Spotlight
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Feb 2026: 397 units
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YoY Growth: +1068%
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MoM Growth: +9825%
The Ninja 300 emerges as Kawasaki’s best-selling model by a huge margin. The spike indicates renewed demand, possibly due to improved availability or pricing strategies.
Z900 Continues Strong Momentum
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Feb 2026: 94 units
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YoY Growth: +395%
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MoM Growth: +16%
The Z900 remains a strong performer in the big bike segment, benefiting from its value-for-money positioning.
Versys 1100 Impresses
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Feb 2026: 8 units
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YoY Growth: +700%
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MoM Growth: +60%
Though volumes are small, the growth rate indicates increasing interest in adventure touring motorcycles.
Mid-Segment Performance
Ninja 650 Shows Stability
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Feb 2026: 9 units
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YoY Growth: +29%
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MoM Growth: -10%
A steady performer, the Ninja 650 continues to maintain consistent demand.
Versys-X 300 Gains Traction
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Feb 2026: 24 units
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MoM Growth: +14%
The entry-level ADV segment is slowly picking up pace.
Declining Models
ZX-6R Faces Sharp Drop
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Feb 2026: 14 units
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YoY Growth: -30%
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MoM Growth: -81%
The middleweight supersport segment appears to be struggling.
Ninja ZX-10R & Ninja 1100SX Decline
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ZX-10R:
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YoY: -71%
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MoM: -96%
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Ninja 1100SX:
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MoM: -76%
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Demand for litre-class motorcycles remains highly inconsistent.
KLX230 Sees Major Fall
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Feb 2026: 2 units
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YoY Growth: -93%
The off-road segment continues to be extremely niche in India.
Zero Dispatch Models
Several models including:
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W175
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Vulcan S
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Ninja ZX-4R
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KX 250
reported zero sales, indicating either temporary discontinuation, supply constraints, or negligible demand.
Segment Insights
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Entry-level performance bikes (Ninja 300) are driving volumes
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Mid-weight bikes (Z900, Ninja 650) show stable demand
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Superbikes (ZX-10R, ZX-6R) face volatility due to high pricing and limited audience
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Adventure segment (Versys range) is gradually gaining traction
Key Highlights
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Ninja 300 records massive 1068% YoY growth
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Z900 and Versys 1100 post strong gains
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ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-10R see sharp decline
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Entry-level and mid-capacity bikes outperform superbikes
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Multiple models report zero dispatches, indicating limited demand or supply gaps
