The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191.1 kg (421.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance 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 8% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 61st 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.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Kawasaki models.
191.1 kg — heavier than about 35% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 65%.
815 mm — taller than about 61% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 61% 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.
2,090
2,122
Close to average.
711
833
15% below average.
1,115
1,175
5% below average.
1,400
1,441
Close to average.
815
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.58:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Torque | 66.7 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.2 ft.lbs) @ 11,800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Perimeter, pressed-aluminium |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm) |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount Compression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) Rebound damping: 25-way Spring preload:Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 191.1 kg (421.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 711 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green/ Metallic Spark Black, Passion Red/ Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Flat Ebony |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Akrapovic exhaust |
| Factory warranty | 12 months |
| Comments | Maximum power with RAM Air is 98.5 kW {134 PS} / 14,000 rpm |
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