Kawasaki ZX-6R (2002)

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.

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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