Kawasaki ZX 6 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki ZX 6 R motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).

Key specifications

1995, 2003Model years
599 ccDisplacement
63.7 Nm @ 10,000 rpmTorque
182 kgDry weight
810 mmSeat height
Model years covered
19952003
Year-specific specification changes

The 1995 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
2003636 cc (38.81 cu in)
Dry weight
2003161 kg (354.9 lb)
Torque
200367.1 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.5 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm
Power/weight ratio
20030.7267 hp/kg
Seat height
2003825 mm (32.5 inches)

How the Kawasaki ZX 6 R 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.

Displacement599 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement45th

599 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height53rd

810 mm — taller than about 53% of Kawasaki models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 599 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 810 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 599 cc (36.55 cu in)
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 182 kg (401.2 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)

Performance

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.