The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 ABS 30th Anniversary motorcycle specifications include a 636 cc (38.81 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 194 kg (427.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 ABS 30th Anniversary 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 7% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 48th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 7% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th 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.
636 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of Kawasaki models.
194 kg — heavier than about 37% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 63%.
830 mm — taller than about 69% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,085
2,122
Close to average.
705
833
15% below average.
1,115
1,175
5% below average.
1,395
1,441
3% below average.
830
801
4% above average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.61:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2015 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| 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 41.5 mm (2.6 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminium perimeter |
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| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 134 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
| Trail | 101 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 194 kg (427.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 705 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 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) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Green/white |
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| Price as new | US$ 12999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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