Kawasaki ZX-6R
128 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2005 - 2006
Triumph Rocket III
142 hp, 2294 cc, 772 lbs2004 - 2014
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RTriumph Rocket III
Displacement636 cc2294 cc
Max power128 hp (@14 000 RPM)142 hp (@5 750 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM)
Redline15 000 RPM6 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM800 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-3
Compression12.90:18.70:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart5.58 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W5010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK DPR8EA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1612
Bore68.0 mm101.6 mm
Stroke43.8 mm94.3 mm
Weight to power3.31 lbs/hp5.43 lbs/hp
Power to weight755 hp/2500lbs460 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RTriumph Rocket III
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainShaft
Chain type520
Gears count65
Primary ratio1.8911.034
Final drive2.8662.846
1. gear2.923 (70 mph)2.929 (57 mph)
2. gear2.055 (99 mph)1.947 (86 mph)
3. gear1.666 (122 mph)1.435 (117 mph)
4. gear1.45 (141 mph)1.16 (144 mph)
5. gear1.272 (160 mph)0.964 (173 mph)
6. gear1.153 (177 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RTriumph Rocket III
Frame typeTubular, diamondTubular steel twin spine
Front susp.USD fork, 120 mm travel43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel)
Rear susp.Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65Chromed spring twin shocks