Kawasaki ZX-6R
128 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2005 - 2006
Ducati Monster 696
80 hp, 696 cc, 408 lbs2008 - 2014
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Monster 696
Displacement636 cc696 cc
Max power128 hp (@14 000 RPM)80 hp (@9 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)50 lb ft (@7 750 RPM)
Redline15 000 RPM9 400 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4SOHC Desmodue V2
Compression12.90:110.60:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W5015W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK DCPR8E
CoolingLiquidAir
Valves164
Bore68.0 mm88.0 mm
Stroke43.8 mm57.2 mm
Throttle bore45.0 mm
Weight to power3.31 lbs/hp5.10 lbs/hp
Power to weight755 hp/2500lbs490 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Monster 696
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.8911.85
Final drive2.8663.0
1. gear2.923 (70 mph)2.384 (52 mph)
2. gear2.055 (99 mph)1.666 (75 mph)
3. gear1.666 (122 mph)1.333 (93 mph)
4. gear1.45 (141 mph)1.13 (109 mph)
5. gear1.272 (160 mph)1.0 (124 mph)
6. gear1.153 (177 mph)0.923 (134 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Monster 696
Frame typeTubular, diamondTubular steel Trellis frame
Front susp.USD fork, 120 mm travelShowa 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel)
Rear susp.Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65Sachs progressive linkage monoshock (5.83 in travel)