Kawasaki ZX-6R
128 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2005 - 2006
Ducati Monster 821
112 hp, 821 cc, 452 lbs2016 - 2020
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Monster 821
Displacement636 cc821 cc
Max power128 hp (@14 000 RPM)112 hp (@9 250 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)65 lb ft (@7 750 RPM)
Redline15 000 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Desmodue V2
Compression12.90:112.80:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W5010W40, Motul 300V 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore68.0 mm88.0 mm
Stroke43.8 mm67.5 mm
Throttle bore53.0 mm
Weight to power3.31 lbs/hp4.04 lbs/hp
Power to weight755 hp/2500lbs619 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Monster 821
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.8911.85
Final drive2.8663.067
1. gear2.923 (70 mph)2.466 (57 mph)
2. gear2.055 (99 mph)1.764 (79 mph)
3. gear1.666 (122 mph)1.4 (100 mph)
4. gear1.45 (141 mph)1.181 (119 mph)
5. gear1.272 (160 mph)1.043 (135 mph)
6. gear1.153 (177 mph)0.958 (147 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Monster 821
Frame typeTubular, diamondTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head
Front susp.USD fork, 120 mm travelUpside down 43mm forks, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65Aluminium double-sided swingarm, adjustable monoshock. 5.51 in travel.