The Kawasaki ZX-6R motorcycle from 2002 has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 636cc and a bore x stroke of 68 x 43.8mm. It has a compression ratio of 12.8:1, is liquid-cooled and has a 4-2-1 exhaust system. The ZX-6R uses a 4x Mikuni BDSR36R carburetor system, a wet-sump lubrication system, and digital ignition. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 86 kW / 118 hp at 12,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 68.8Nm / 7.02 kgf-m / 50.7 lb-ft at 12,000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame of the ZX-6R is made of aluminum, twin-spars, and it uses a 46mm cartridge fork and bottom-link Uni-Trak rear suspension system with gas-charged shocks, all with adjustability options. The motorcycle’s brakes are 2x 300mm discs upfront and a 220mm single disc at the rear with one-piston calipers. The ZX-6R has a top speed of 262 km/h (163 mph), and a fuel capacity of 18 liters (4.8 gallons), with an average consumption of 5.3 L/100 km (18.9 km/l or 40 US mpg). The seat height is 820mm (32.3 in), with a dry weight of 174 kg (377 lbs) and is supported by 120/65 ZR17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-6R
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 636 cc / 38.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 68 x 43.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust System | 4-2-1 |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni BDSR36R carbs |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR 9 E |
| Motor Oil | Synthetic, 10W/40 |
| Max Power | 86 kW / 118 hp @ 12500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 68.8Nm / 7.02 kgf-m / 50.7 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | 46 mm cartridge fork with 12-way rebound, 12-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Front Wheel Travel | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, 18-way rebound, 20-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 132 mm / 5.2 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/65 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.5 degrees |
| Trail | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 54.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 174 kg / 377 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 gal |
| Reserve | 3 Litres / 0.8 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l / 40 US mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.0 sec / 203.0 km/h / 127 mph |
| Standing 0 – 1000 m | 20.1 sec / 249.9 km/h / 155 mph |
| Top Speed | 262 km/h / 163 mph |
