The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS motorcycle specifications include a 636 cc (38.81 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 194.1 kg (427.8 lb).
Key specifications
2013-2016Model years
636 ccDisplacement
194.1 kgWet weight
831 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,394 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2013201420152016
Year-specific specification changes
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Bore × stroke
201667.0 x 41.5 mm (2.6 x 1.6 inches)
Frame
2015Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
2016Twin spar, pressed-aluminium
Front brakes
2014Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
2015Double disc. Floating discs. ABS.
2016Double disc. Floating discs. Optionally without ABS.
Front suspension
201441mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
201541mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
201641 mm inverted fork with top-out springs
Fuel system
2015Injection
2016Injection. 38 mm x 4 Keihin with oval sub-throttles
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
2015Single disc. ABS.
2016Single disc. Optionally without ABS.
Rear suspension
2014Bottom-link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, stepless compression and rebound damping adjustments, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.3 in.
2015Bottom-link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless compression damping adjustment, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
2016Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount
Wheelbase
201520161,395 mm (54.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
2015201617.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Overall width
20152016705 mm (27.8 inches)
Seat height
20152016830 mm (32.7 inches)
Trail
2015104 mm (4.1 inches)
2016101 mm (4.0 inches)
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS 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 weight194.1 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg
About 7% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Seat height831 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st 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 61st 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 1,394 mmSeat 831 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) |
| 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 with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies and oval sub-throttles |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter |
Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Aluminum perimeter |
| Front suspension |
41mm inverted Showa BP-SFF fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension |
Bottom-link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.3 in. |
| Rake |
23.5° |
| Trail |
102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Petal rotors with dual radial-mount, Nissin four-piston, monobloc calipers and KIBS ABS |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Petal rotor with single-piston caliper and KIBS ABS |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
194.1 kg (427.8 lb) |
| Seat height |
831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width |
706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,394 mm (54.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Pearl Flat Stardust White/Flat Ebony, Metallic Spark Black/Flat Ebony, Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black |
| Factory warranty |
12 months |
| Price as new |
US$ 12699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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