Kawasaki ZX-6R (1995-96)

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.

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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