The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 RR motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 RR 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 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
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599 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 61% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/65-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.58:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2005 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel injection with (4) 38mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Twin spar aluminum |
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| Front suspension | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with TiSiCN coating on inner fork tube, rebound and compression damping, plus spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link UNI-TRAK® with gas-charged shock, stepless compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out spring |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 132 mm (5.2 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs with dual radial-mounted, four-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-caliper piston. |
| Front tire | 120/65-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Kawasaki Lime Green |
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| Price as new | US$ 8799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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