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Ninja ZX-6R

Ninja ZX-6R

MSRP in US [2025]: 11,390$
MSRP in EU [2025]: 12,595

Kawasaki

Engine typeLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four
Compression ratio12.9:1
Valve systemDOHC, 16 valves
Bore x stroke67.0 mm x 45.1 mm / 2.64 in x 1.78 in
Displacement636 cm³ / 38.82 in³
Fuel systemFuel injection with oval sub-throttles: 38 mm x 4
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Starting systemElectric
Ignition systemDigital
Maximum power91.0 kW {124 PS} / 13,000 rpm
Maximum power with RAM Air95.2 kW {129 PS} / 13,000 rpm
Maximum torque69.0 N•m / 50.9 lb-ft {7.0 kgf•m} / 10,800 rpm
CO2 emission145 g/km
Fuel consumption6.1 l/100km / 38.56 mpg
CO2 emission 85 kW kit147 g/km
Fuel consumption 85 kW kit6.2 l/100km / 37.94 mpg
Transmission6-speed, return shift
Primary reduction ratio1.900 (76/40)
Gear ratios1st: 2.846 (37/13), 2nd: 2.200 (33/15), 3rd: 1.850 (37/20), 4th: 1.600 (32/20), 5th: 1.421 (27/19), 6th: 1.300 (26/20)
Final driveSealed chain
Final reduction ratio2.867 (43/15)
Frame typePerimeter, aluminium
Trail101 mm / 3.98 in
Wheel travel front120 mm / 4.72 in
Wheel travel rear151 mm / 5.94 in
Tyre front120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyre rear180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
DimensionsL: 2,025 mm / 79.72 in, W: 710 mm / 27.95 in, H: 1,105 mm / 43.50 in
Steering angle L R27° / 27°
Wheel base1,400 mm / 55.12 in
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.12 in
Fuel capacity17.0 litres / 4.49 gal
Seat height830 mm / 32.68 in
Curb mass198 kg / 436.5 lb
Front brake typeDual semi-floating discs
Front brake diameterØ 310 mm / 12.20 in
Front brake caliper typeRadial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
Rear brake typeSingle disc
Rear brake diameterØ 220 mm / 8.66 in
Rear brake caliper typeSingle-bore pin-slide
Front suspension typeInverted Separate Function fork (SFF-BP) with compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs
Front suspension diameterØ 41 mm / 1.61 in
Rear suspension typeBottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability

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