Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycle specifications include a 636 cc (38.81 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 161 kg (354.9 lb).

Key specifications

2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Model years
636 ccDisplacement
67.0 NmTorque
161 kgDry weight
Model years covered
2004200720082009201020112012201320142017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20072012599 cc (36.55 cu in)
20172018599 cc (36.55 cu in)
Dry weight
2008167 kg (368.2 lb)
2009191.1 kg (421.2 lb)
Torque
200840.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm
2017201866.7 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.2 ft.lbs) @ 6,800 rpm
2019202370.8 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.2 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm
Fuel control
2008Overhead Valves (OHV)

How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement636 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 7% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement48th

636 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of Kawasaki models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 636 cc
Chassis snapshot

6-speed

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 636 cc (38.81 cu in)
Torque 67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 161 kg (354.9 lb)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.7764 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Lime green, blue, silver

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.