The Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja motorcycle was produced between 1995-96 and had a 4-stroke, transverse 4-cylinder engine, boasting a capacity of 598cc and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. With a liquid-cooled system, four 36mm Keihin CVKD36 carburetors, and digital ignition, the bike had a maximum power of 76.5 kW/105 hp at 12500 rpm and max torque of 63.7 NM at 10000 rpm. Its transmission included 6 speeds and a chain final drive. The Kawasaki ZX-6R had a wheelbase of 1466 mm and was supported by a 41mm Showa telescopic fork front suspension and a Showa single shock rear suspension with adjustable preload and rebounding preload. The bike weighed 209 kg dry and 222 kg wet, had a fuel capacity of 18.2 liters, and had a braking distance of 41.1 meters from 60 mph. Its top speed was 230 km/h and had an average consumption of 5.3 L/100 km. The Kawasaki ZX-6R had an acceleration speed of 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and reached 100 mph in 8.2 seconds. The Tuttomoto 1994 road test showed a standing quarter-mile speed of 11.54 seconds, reaching 188 km/h, or 117 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX 600R Ninja
| Year | 1995 – 96 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 598cc / 36.5 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 64 x 46.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 4 x 36mm Keihin CVKD36 carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 76.5 kW / 105 hp @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 63.7 Nm / 6.5 kgf-m / 47.0 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Wheelbase | 1466 mm / 57.7 in. |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Showa telescopic forks. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 129.5 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Showa sing shock, adjustable preload and rebounding preload. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 129.5 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 270mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 130mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight | 209 kg / 461 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 222 kg / 490 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.2 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.3 L/100 km / 19 km/l / 45 US mpg |
| Braking 97 km/h / 60 mph – 0 | 41.1 m / 135 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.54sec / 188 km/h / 117 mph |
| Acceleration 0 – 97 km/h / 60 mph | 3.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 161 km/h / 100 mph | 8.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph |
| Road Test | Tuttomoto 1994 |
