Kawasaki ZX-6R
122 hp, 636 cc, 414 lbs2003
Kawasaki ZX6R
125 hp, 599 cc, 428 lbs2007 - 2008
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RKawasaki ZX6R
Displacement636 cc599 cc
Max power122 hp (@13 000 RPM)125 hp (@14 000 RPM)
Max torque49 lb ft (@11 000 RPM)48 lb ft (@11 700 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM15 000 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.80:113.30:1
Oil capacity3.79 quart3.60 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR9E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore68.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke43.8 mm42.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm38.0 mm
Weight to power3.40 lbs/hp3.42 lbs/hp
Power to weight735 hp/2500lbs730 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V, 8 Ah12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RKawasaki ZX6R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain typeEnuma EK520MVXL1, 112 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0221.9
Final drive2.6662.688
1. gear2.923 (73 mph)2.714 (79 mph)
2. gear2.055 (103 mph)2.2 (98 mph)
3. gear1.722 (123 mph)1.85 (117 mph)
4. gear1.45 (146 mph)1.6 (135 mph)
5. gear1.272 (166 mph)1.421 (152 mph)
6. gear1.153 (184 mph)1.3 (166 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RKawasaki ZX6R
Frame typeTubular, diamondTubular, diamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel41mm Telescopic fork (USD) 120 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm (uni-trak) 5.31 in travelSwingarm (uni-trak) 5.24 in travel