Kawasaki Two-Wheeler Sales May 2026: KLX230 Drives Volumes As Brand Grows 86% Month-on-Month

Kawasaki India registered 366 units in May 2026, reporting a 17% year-on-year decline compared to 442 units in May 2025. However, the brand witnessed a strong 86% month-on-month growth over 197 units sold in April 2026, largely supported by the sharp rise in KLX230 dispatches.

The May 2026 performance highlights Kawasaki’s niche positioning in India’s premium and performance motorcycle market, where volumes are relatively small but model-level movement can significantly impact overall growth trends.

Kawasaki Sales May 2026 – Model-Wise Table

Model	May 2026	May 2025	YoY Growth	Apr 2026	MoM Growth
KLX230	196	22	791%	48	308%*
Z900	78	160	-51%	63	24%
ZX-6R	21	5	320%	15	40%
Versys 1100	20	2	900%	0	-
Versys 650	19	8	138%	0	-
Ninja 650	10	9	11%	2	400%
Ninja ZX-10R	9	10	-10%	10	-10%
Z650RS	3	4	-25%	0	-
Vulcan S	2	0	-	1	100%
Z650	2	0	-	1	100%
KLX230R S	2	0	-	11	-82%*
Versys-X 300	1	0	-	5	-80%
KX65	1	1	0%	0	-
Z1100	1	0	-	39	-97%
Ninja 1100SX	1	6	-83%*	1	0%
Others	0	-	-	-	-
Total	366	442	-17%	197	86%

• The KLX230, which recorded 196 units. This was a massive 791% year-on-year growth over just 22 units in May 2025. On a month-on-month basis, the KLX230 also grew strongly from 48 units in April 2026.

• The Kawasaki Z900 continued to be one of the brand’s important models in India, with 78 units sold in May 2026. However, sales declined sharply by 51% year-on-year from 160 units in May 2025. Despite the annual drop, the Z900 improved 24% month-on-month from 63 units in April 2026.

• The Kawasaki ZX-6R delivered a strong performance in May 2026 with 21 units, growing 320% year-on-year from 5 units in May 2025. The supersport also improved 40% month-on-month from 15 units in April 2026.

• The Versys 1100 posted 20 units, growing sharply from 2 units in May 2025. Meanwhile, the Versys 650 registered 19 units, up 138% year-on-year from 8 units.

• The Ninja 650 sold 10 units in May 2026, registering an 11% year-on-year increase over 9 units sold in May 2025. It also grew sharply month-on-month from 2 units in April 2026.

• The Ninja ZX-10R recorded 9 units, down 10% year-on-year and also lower by 10% month-on-month.

• The W175, Ninja 300, Ninja 500, Eliminator, Ninja ZX-4R, Ninja 1000, W800, and several KX/KLX off-road models reported zero dispatches in May 2026.

• The Ninja 300, once one of Kawasaki’s most accessible motorcycles in India, recorded no dispatches in May 2026 compared to 116 units in May 2025.

• The W175, which sold 57 units in May 2025, also recorded zero units during the month.

Conclusion

Kawasaki India’s May 2026 sales showed two contrasting trends. While the brand declined 17% year-on-year, it achieved a strong 86% month-on-month recovery. The performance was primarily led by the KLX230, followed by the Z900, ZX-6R, Versys 1100 and Versys 650.

The data also reflects Kawasaki’s highly niche positioning in India, where dispatches are concentrated in select performance, adventure and enthusiast-focused motorcycles. Going forward, consistent availability across accessible models like Ninja 300, W175 and Ninja 500 will be key to supporting broader volume stability.