Kawasaki Sales Analysis – February 2026: Ninja 300 Drives Explosive Growth, Big Bikes See Volatility

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

• Feb 2026: 397 units

• YoY Growth: +1068%

• 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

• Feb 2026: 94 units

• YoY Growth: +395%

• MoM Growth: +16%

The Z900 remains a strong performer in the big bike segment, benefiting from its value-for-money positioning.

Versys 1100 Impresses

• Feb 2026: 8 units

• YoY Growth: +700%

• MoM Growth: +60%

Though volumes are small, the growth rate indicates increasing interest in adventure touring motorcycles.

Mid-Segment Performance

Ninja 650 Shows Stability

• Feb 2026: 9 units

• YoY Growth: +29%

• MoM Growth: -10%

A steady performer, the Ninja 650 continues to maintain consistent demand.

Versys-X 300 Gains Traction

• Feb 2026: 24 units

• MoM Growth: +14%

The entry-level ADV segment is slowly picking up pace.

Declining Models

ZX-6R Faces Sharp Drop

• Feb 2026: 14 units

• YoY Growth: -30%

• MoM Growth: -81%

The middleweight supersport segment appears to be struggling.

Ninja ZX-10R & Ninja 1100SX Decline

• ZX-10R:

  • YoY: -71%

  • MoM: -96%

• Ninja 1100SX:

  • MoM: -76%

Demand for litre-class motorcycles remains highly inconsistent.

KLX230 Sees Major Fall

• Feb 2026: 2 units

• YoY Growth: -93%

The off-road segment continues to be extremely niche in India.

Zero Dispatch Models

Several models including:

• W175

• Vulcan S

• Ninja ZX-4R

• KX 250

reported zero sales, indicating either temporary discontinuation, supply constraints, or negligible demand.

Segment Insights

• Entry-level performance bikes (Ninja 300) are driving volumes

• Mid-weight bikes (Z900, Ninja 650) show stable demand

• Superbikes (ZX-10R, ZX-6R) face volatility due to high pricing and limited audience

• Adventure segment (Versys range) is gradually gaining traction

Key Highlights

• Ninja 300 records massive 1068% YoY growth

• Z900 and Versys 1100 post strong gains

• ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-10R see sharp decline

• Entry-level and mid-capacity bikes outperform superbikes

• Multiple models report zero dispatches, indicating limited demand or supply gaps