The Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 105 hp (76.6 kW) @ 12,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja 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.
About 42% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 76th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
105 hp — more powerful than about 76% of Kawasaki models with power data.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Kawasaki models.
810 mm — taller than about 53% of Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.577 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 576.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 175.3 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Power | 105 hp (76.6 kW) @ 12,500 rpm |
| Torque | 63.7 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.0 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 182 kg (401.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 230.0 km/h (142.9 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.5769 hp/kg |
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.