Introduction
The natural choice for your inner racer
A true race winner, the Ninja® ZX™-6R sportbike captured
a 1-2 finish in the 2007 Daytona 200 and placed 1-2 in the 2007
AMA Supersport championship, thanks to a merger of 600-class
power and Grand Prix handling. The result is an exciting racetrack
weapon capable of cornering speeds previously unknown to the
middleweight class while retaining the wide spread of power that
is pure Ninja.
To deliver the performance required in the demanding racetrack
environ, the Ninja ZX-6R's ultra-high-rpm 599cc four-cylinder
engine cranks out a fat powerband with a linear torque curve
and hard-hitting acceleration across the entire rev range. Its
impressive healthy mid-range torque and over-rev capability are
pure race bike, allowing riders to stay on the gas where lower-revving
machines are forced back off and shift.
The Ninja ZX-6R's engine was specially designed for minimal internal
friction, so it is more responsive and allows the rider to easily
modify cornering lines with minor throttle adjustments. Utilizing
stronger, stiffer and more compact engine components than its
predecessors resulted in a slim and compact engine and chassis.
Its racing heritage also includes a close-ratio cassette transmission
that makes it easy to keep the ZX-6R screaming at its horsepower
peak and a slipper clutch for quick downshifts that don't upset
the rest of the chassis.
A compact, lightweight chassis design permits the Ninja ZX-6R
to make a fast entry enhanced by the slipper clutch and
powerful radial-mounted front brake calipers and maintain
more cornering speed throughout the turn.
The frame and swingarm were developed with an ideal balance of
rigidity, so the bike responds instantly and precisely to the
rider's every command. Mass centralization, engine mount locations
and a variety of other factors were optimized to help its instant
turn-in characteristics. Once in the turn, the Ninja ZX-6R holds
a line with precision and tracks through the apex as if it were
on rails. Completing this track-biased package are fully-adjustable
front and rear suspension units.
All these features mean very accurate chassis feedback, with
the ZX-6R communicating every move directly to the rider. The
machine responds more precisely and predictably to control inputs
and shifts in body weight. The result is a motorcycle that becomes
one with the rider.
The entire package of frame, suspension, engine and bodywork
enhances the ZX-6R's fun-to-ride factor while supplying the high-performance
power of a 600cc Supersport racer and the nimble handling of
a small-displacement GP machine. The results are faster cornering
speeds, quicker lap times and even more worried looks on the
competition's faces. So let the opposition compromise performance
for rider-friendliness; the Ninja ZX-6R is a pure expression
of Kawasaki's racing philosophy and is designed to take home
trophies.
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Features
Key Features
- Incredible power-to-weight ratio
- Race-oriented performance
- Track-tuned handling
- Aggressive aerodynamic styling
High-Revving 599cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
- Compact, narrow and lightweight design
- Tri-axis crankshaft and transmission shaft layout optimizes
the engine's center of gravity, reduces pitch changes during
heavy braking and gives the rider more-accurate feedback from
the chassis
- Light and strong forged pistons
- Narrow engine design gives excellent ground clearance
Four-Valve Cylinder Head
- Low cylinder head height with compact valve train
- Intake ports and coolant passages developed using flow analysis
for efficient cylinder filling, more power, and maximum cooling
efficiency
- Forged sintered aluminum spring retainers are half the weight
of steel retainers and allow higher rpm
Ram Air Induction
- Central ram air duct offers a straighter path to the airbox
for maximum intake efficiency and provides the mounting surface
for the instrument panel, eliminating brackets and weight
- Flow analysis used to design efficient ducts to the airbox
that also prevent water from reaching the air filter
- Compact airbox and air cleaner are highly efficient and contribute
to the minimal riding position
Digital Fuel Injection
- 38mm throttle bore helps produce more torque in the mid-range,
while short throttle body length delivers good over-rev characteristics
- Ultra-fine atomizing injectors aid combustion efficiency, for
better power output and lower fuel consumption
TCBI Ignition with Digital Advance
- High-speed 32-bit ECU processor provides precise engine management
- Spark plug-mounted ignition coils are compact and help reduce
weight
Pre-chamber Equipped Under-seat Muffler
- Exhaust header design contributes to improved exhaust efficiency
- Exhaust pre-chamber located below the engine contributes to
better mass centralization
- Under-seat silencer is small and light to help mass centralization
and allow for a more aerodynamic tailsection
Six-Speed Transmission
- Cassette-type transmission with a racing-style gear stack allows
easier trackside ratio changes
- Close ratio transmission increases circuit performance
Racing-Style Slipper Clutch
- Racing-type slipper clutch reduces chassis disturbance when
making rapid downshifts
- Optional springs, spring retainers and shims are available
to fine-tune the clutch for specific track conditions
Gear Position Sensor
- Gear position sensor gives instant information to the rider,
this is especially useful for improving consistency when testing
settings on the racetrack
- System is compatible with the semi-automatic shifters (legal
in AMA Supersport racing), which temporarily cut ignition to
facilitate clutchless shifts at full-throttle
Lightweight Twin-Spar Aluminum Perimeter Frame
- Twin-spar perimeter-type frame is a mix of pressed and cast
aluminum components welded together. This combination minimizes
frame weight while still providing high strength and stability
for responsive handling
- Chassis's optimum center of gravity makes for easy roll response
- particularly important negotiating a series of s-turns or returning
to vertical after exiting a corner
Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension
- Uni-Trak® rear suspension system features pillow ball
upper mount for a more direct feel and improved feedback
- Compact frame and engine allow a longer swingarm, which makes
it easier to control rear wheel powerslides
- Rear shock is fully adjustable for preload, compression and
rebound damping. Ride height can be adjusted by adding/removing
optional 1mm shims at the upper shock mount
- Equipped with a top-out spring which improves the rear wheel's
ability to follow the road surface when the rear end is light
under hard braking
- Small piggyback shock reservoir is designed to save weight
41mm Inverted Cartridge Front Fork
- Fully-adjustable 41mm inverted cartridge fork provides exceptional
rigidity
- Equipped with top-out springs so the front wheel better follows
the road surface when the front end is light during hard acceleration
- Bottom mounted main fork spring completely submerged in oil,
minimizing cavitation and delivering stable suspension performance
even under demanding racetrack conditions
- Stiff settings are suitable for track use
Radial Mounted Front Disc Brakes
- Radial mounted four-piston, four-pad front brake calipers improve
brake feel over a wider range of operation
- A separate brake pad is used for each piston. Individual pads
provide increased cooling efficiency and can absorb more heat
without deforming or losing brake feel at the lever than a large
single pad, so they maintain consistent brake feel lap after
lap
- Petal design brake discs offer excellent cooling and warp resistance
Aerodynamic Bodywork
- Design is the most aerodynamically efficient of any Ninja sportbike
available
- Three-piece front fender with light and compact projector beam
headlights and integrated front and rear turn signals add up
to high aero efficiency
- Small but highly efficient ram air duct
- Exhaust system's under-engine resonator allows the use of a
smaller under-seat muffler, which allows a cleaner tail section
further minimizing drag
- Different color panels create a sporty, aggressive image
Riding Position
- Ultra-compact chassis permits a ideal man-machine interface
- Slim fuel tank design makes it easier to grip the tank and
seat when hanging off in a turn
Advanced Electronic Instrumentation
- Multifunction odometer, tripmeter, clock and lap timer/stopwatch
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Technical Specifications
Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled,
DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 599cc
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm
Maximum torque: 40 lb ft @ 11,500 rpm
Compression ratio: 13.3:1
Fuel injection: DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle
bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Six speed
Final drive: X-ring chain
Rake / trail: 25 deg / 4.3 in.
Frame type: Aluminum perimeter
Front tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase: 55.3 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 41 mm inverted cartridge fork
with top-out springs, stepless rebound damping, stepless compression
damping, fully-adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak®
with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper
mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping,
25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload
/ 5.2 in.
Front brakes: Dual 300mm petal rotors with four-piston, four-pad
calipers
Rear brake: Single 210mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Seat height: 32.3 in.
Dry weight: 368.2 lbs.
Color choices: Lime Green
Candy Plasma Blue
Vivid Yellow
Special Edition: Ebony
MSRP standard: $9,099 - special edition: $9,399
Warranty: 12 Months
* Price and specifications subject to change
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