Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 2008, 2009
In 2009, Kawasaki launched the Ninja ZX-6R, a 599cc sports bike in the Kawasaki middleweight segment that came with a redesigned appearance to match the more angular look of the ZX-10R.
The frame of the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R was based on the ZX600P model but came with further refinements for increased rigidity, while the die-cast aluminum two-piece subframe offered a compact and slim rear-end appearance.
The 2009 ZX-6R featured an engine tuned for more usable mid-range power, which made the bike easier to handle at lower rpm and suitable for city rides as well. Also, the model received a redesigned instrument cluster, a redesigned exhaust system mounted low instead of under the seat as in the 2008 model, and a Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) suspension for a progressive brake-dive.
Kawasaki claimed that the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was 10 kg (4.5 lbs) lighter than the previous model, which resulted in more grit for more thrilling ridings.
In the performance department, the bike took its thrust from a 599cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that provided an output power of 128 hp with a peak at 14,000 rpm, 134 hp at 14,000 rpm with the ram air intake working at full potential, and 67 Nm (49 lb-ft) of torque available at 11,800 rpm.
Set in motion by a six-speed manual transmission and with a wet weight of 191 kg (421 lbs) the bike was propelled to a top speed of 258 kph (160 mph).
engine specs | Type: | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four | Displacement: | 599 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.6x1.7 in OR 66 mm | Compression Ratio: | 13.3:1 | Horsepower: | 128/14000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 49/11800 lb-ft/RPM OR 66/11800 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, return, cassette | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Sealed chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Perimeter, pressed-aluminium | Front Suspension: | 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm) | Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount Compression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) Rebound damping: 25-way Spring preload:Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm) | Front Brake: | Dual semi-floating 300 mm (x t6 mm) petal discs Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston (aluminium), 4-pad, Nissin | Rear Brake: | Single 220 mm (x t5 mm) petal disc Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston, Tokico |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 82.3 in OR 2090 mm | Overall Width: | 28 in OR 711 mm | Seat Height: | 32.1 in OR 815 mm | Wheelbase: | 56.7 in OR 1440 mm | Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in OR 119 mm | Weight: | 421 lbs OR 191 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | Rear: | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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