Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2013 - 2016
Kawasaki Z1000
140 hp, 1043 cc, 487 lbs2014 - 2018
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RKawasaki Z1000
Displacement636 cc1043 cc
Max power131 hp (@13 500 RPM)140 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque52 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)81 lb ft (@7 300 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM11 200 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.90:111.80:1
Oil capacity3.41 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W40SAE 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm77.0 mm
Stroke45.1 mm56.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm38.0 mm
Weight to power3.23 lbs/hp3.48 lbs/hp
Power to weight773 hp/2500lbs718 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah12V 10Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RKawasaki Z1000
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 X-ring
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.91.627
Final drive2.6882.867
1. gear2.846 (81 mph)2.6 (67 mph)
2. gear2.2 (105 mph)1.95 (89 mph)
3. gear1.85 (125 mph)1.6 (109 mph)
4. gear1.6 (144 mph)1.389 (126 mph)
5. gear1.421 (163 mph)1.238 (141 mph)
6. gear1.3 (178 mph)1.107 (158 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RKawasaki Z1000
Frame typeTwin-spar aluminum frameAluminum twin-spar
Front susp.41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travelShowa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 5.31 in travelMonoshock, 5.39 in travel