Liquid Cooled, Inline Four Cylinder, 16-Valves, DOHC
Starting Type
Self Start
Emissions Class
BS VI
Automatic Headlight On (AHO)
Yes
Compression
Ratio
12.9:1
Lubrication system
Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Transmission
Gearbox Type
Manual
No Of Gears
6
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Clutch
Wet Multidisc
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
17
Suspensions
Chassis Type
Twin spar, cast aluminium
Front Suspension
41 mm inverted fork (SFF-BP)
Rear Suspension
Bottom-Link Uni Trak
Steering
Headlight Type
Twin LED Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light
LED Taillight
Turn Signal
Yes
Pass Light
Yes
Brakes
Brake Type
Disc
Front Disc
Yes
Front Disc/Drum Size (mm)
310
Rear Disc
Yes
Rear Disc/Drum Size (mm)
220
Calliper Type
Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Size (inches)
17
Front Tyre
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre
180/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Tubeless Tyres
Yes
Radial Tyres
Yes
Alloy Wheels
Yes
Pros
Powerful sport bike that can be used as daily commuter
636 cc, liquid cooled 4-stroke In-Line Four fuel injected engine
Assist slipper clutch come with 6 speed transmission
Inverted fork suspension in front and Bottom-Link Uni Trak, gas charged shock in rear
Dual semi-floating petal disc with Monobloc opposed 4-piston callipers in front and single petal disc with single-bore pin-slide aluminium piston in rear
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock brake system (KIBS)
Three mode traction controls
Kawasaki quick shift (KQS) allows clutch less upshifts
ZX 6R is Kawasaki’s latest offering in the middle-weight sport bike, positioned below ZX-10R. It is powered by 636 cc liquid cooled engine; the bike has undergone some styling and an added instrument cluster. It is a nice street bike for someone who wishes to experience the sport bike riding. It doesn’t have a direct competitor in the Indian market.
The all new design of the front cowling represents the Ninja face which makes it sporty. Kawasaki’s Ninja super sport dimensions between seat, foot pegs and clip-ons offer a naturally intuitive position for sport riding. LED tail light, flared fuel tank, give it a sophisticated high grade touch to the bike. It comes with a unique tail design, in which the overlapping and interwoven sections are key design elements of the new tail cowl. The windscreen with the front cowl gives it a good protection from wind for sport riding. Twin LED headlamps and position lamps offer increased brightness to illuminate the way when you ride in the night. The newly designed silencer with the end cap improves its sporty look. Ninja ZX 6R comes with race inspired assist slipper clutch and it is mated to 6 speed transmission. Complementing the adjustable brake lever, a new adjustable clutch lever allows riders to select the lever position. Three mode traction controls is given, that offers riding performance as per the situation. Kawasaki quick shift (KQS) allows clutch less upshifts that improves the riding fun. Pressed aluminium perimeter frame, Showa SFF and BPF suspension provide stability on race track performance and on everyday rides. Highly efficient braking is given with Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock brake system (KIBS). The high grade instrumentation features a large analogue tachometer with multi-function LCD screen display that features all other indicators.
Specification
The 636 cc, liquid cooled 4-stroke In-Line Four DOHC 16 valves fuel injected engine delivers maximum power of 130PS at 13,500 rpm and maximum torque of 70.8Nm at 11,000 rpm. Electric digital ignition and assist slipper clutch come with 6 speed transmission. Perimeter pressed aluminium frame, 41mm inverted fork (SFF-BP) with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustability and Bottom-Link Uni Trak, gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability provide stability and comfort on track and road as well.
Tyre
Ninja ZX 6R come with tyre measurements 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) in front and 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) in rear.
Safety
Dual semi-floating petal disc with Monobloc opposed 4-piston callipers in front and single petal disc with single-bore pin-slide aluminium piston rear ensure safety on all rides; it is enhanced by Kawasaki Intelligent anit-braking system.
Electricals
It comes with digital ignition; twin LED headlamp, LED tail lamp and LED turn signal indicators are given.
Dimensions
Length: 2025mm, Width: 710mm, Height: 1100mm, Wheelbase: 1400mm and Ground Clearance: 130mm. It has 196kg of Kerb weight.
Fuel Capacity
Ninja ZX 6R contains 17 litres of fuel storage capacity.