The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R KRT motorcycle specifications include a 636 cc (38.81 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (430 lb).
Key specifications
2021-2023Model years
636 ccDisplacement
71.0 Nm @ 11,500 rpmTorque
195 kgWet weight
830 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,395 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
20222023Pressed-aluminum perimeter
Front brakes
20222023Double disc. Petal discs. radial-mounted, Nissin 4-piston, monobloc calipers. Optional ABS.
Fuel system
20222023Injection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles
Rear brakes
20222023Single disc. Petal disc. Optional ABS.
Rear suspension
20222023Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount. Compression damping
Torque
2022202370.8 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.2 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm
Wet weight
20222023193.1 kg (425.6 lb)
Wheelbase
202220231,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Lubrication
20222023Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Overall length
202220232,025 mm (79.7 inches)
Overall width
20222023710 mm (28.0 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2022134 mm (5.3 inches)
2023150 mm (5.9 inches)
Trail
20222023102 mm (4.0 inches)
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R KRT 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.
Wet weight195 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
About 6% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 38th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height830 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
This model Kawasaki database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 636 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,395 mmSeat 830 mmClearance 130 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire size |
180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.49:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
In-line four, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
636 cc (38.81 cu in) |
| Torque |
71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
67.0 x 45.1 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
12.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. DFI® w/38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Aluminum perimeter |
| Front suspension |
41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension |
Bottom-link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless compression damping adjustment, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel |
119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake |
23.5° |
| Trail |
101 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Dual semi-floating petal discs. ABS. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Single petal-type disc. ABS |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
195 kg (430 lb) |
| Seat height |
830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,024 mm (79.7 inches) |
| Overall width |
711 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,395 mm (54.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White |
| Factory warranty |
12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments |
Windscreen. Special KRT edition. |
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