Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Triumph Trident 800

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Triumph Trident 800 price starts at Rs. 10.95 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.54 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, priced at Rs. 12.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Ninja ZX-6R offers a claimed 23.6 kmpl, while the Trident 800 delivers 21.27 kmpl. On the performance front, the Ninja ZX-6R uses a 636cc engine producing 124 PS @ 13000 rpm and the Trident 800 a 798cc engine producing 115 PS @ 10750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Ninja ZX-6R and Trident 800, the Ninja ZX-6R is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Trident 800 stands out for affordability.

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Ninja ZX-6R vs Trident 800 Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RTriumph Trident 800
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.49 LakhRs. 10.95 Lakh
Mileage 23.6 kmpl21.27 kmpl
Engine 636 cc798 cc
Max power 124 PS @ 13000 rpm115 PS @ 10750 rpm
Kerb weight 198 Kg198 Kg

Ninja ZX-6R vs Trident 800 Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R STDTriumph Trident 800 STD
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Brand Name Kawasaki Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.95 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC
Max Power 124 PS @ 13000 rpm 115 PS @ 10750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Colors
Triumph Trident 800 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 34,197 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 29,981 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 36,039 Ninja ZX-6R Insurance Rs. 33,795 Trident 800 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
250 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four
Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
636 cc
798 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
124 PS @ 13000 rpm
115 PS @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque
69 Nm @ 11000 rpm
84 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Bore
67 mm
78 mm
Stroke
45.1 mm
55.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Not Available
Compression Ratio
12.9:1
13.2:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
23.6 kmpl
21.27 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic fork
Showa 41 mm Upside-down BP-SFF forks, compression and rebound damping, Wheel travel - 120 mm
Suspension-Rear
Uni-Trak swingarm
Showa monoshock RSU, with adjustable preload and rebound damping, Wheel travel - 130 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :- 180/55-17
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
830 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.4 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2025*710*1105 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1400 mm
1402 mm
Length
2025 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
130 mm
Not Available
Height
1105 mm
1088 mm
Width
710 mm
815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
198 Kg
198 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
Not Available
Power Modes
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Perimeter, aluminium
Tubular steel perimeter frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
101 mm Trail
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
  • Most powerful middleweight supersport in India
  • The new graphics look very elegant
  • Engine refinement is very impressive
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
  • Not as comfortable as its rivals
  • A bit more expensive compared to the competition
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Vs Triumph Trident 800 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Triumph Trident 800?
The Triumph Trident 800 is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R by ₹1.54 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Triumph Trident 800?
For the STD version, 636 cc Petrol engine of Ninja ZX-6R produces 124 PS @ 13000 rpm of power and 69 Nm @ 11000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 798 cc Petrol engine of Trident 800 produces 115 PS @ 10750 rpm of power and 84 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque

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