Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2013 - 2016
Honda CB400SF
53 hp, 399 cc, 430 lbs2008 - 2016
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RHonda CB400SF
Engine codeNC42E
Displacement636 cc399 cc
Max power131 hp (@13 500 RPM)53 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque52 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)28 lb ft (@9 500 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM13 000 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 400 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.90:111.30:1
Oil capacity3.41 quart3.60 quart
Oil type10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENKG CR8EH9, DENSO U24FER9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm55.0 mm
Stroke45.1 mm42.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.23 lbs/hp8.11 lbs/hp
Power to weight773 hp/2500lbs308 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah12V - 8.6Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RHonda CB400SF
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 X-ring
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.92.171
Final drive2.6882.933
1. gear2.846 (81 mph)3.307 (45 mph)
2. gear2.2 (105 mph)2.294 (65 mph)
3. gear1.85 (125 mph)1.75 (85 mph)
4. gear1.6 (144 mph)1.421 (105 mph)
5. gear1.421 (163 mph)1.24 (120 mph)
6. gear1.3 (178 mph)1.13 (132 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RHonda CB400SF
Frame typeTwin-spar aluminum frameTubular steel, double cradle
Front susp.41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 5.31 in travel