If weight loss is worse, the suspension technology plateau control better, ZX-6R, and many packages. A perfect example is the ZX-6R revolutionary built Showa BPF (Big Piston Front fork) front suspension, which is a big step out of the cartridge fork technology used in other 600s. The magic behind the big piston forks of large diameter internal piston, which allows the reduction of damping pressure for action and smooth front with better feedback - especially under braking and initial corner turn-in. In addition, the BPF eliminates many of the internal components used in the cartridge-type fork, simplifying construction and resulting in lighter overall fork. The result is greater control and better feedback, just what you need while ripping your favorite right-handed during a day of track, or tiptoe down the rain slicked backroad on the way to work.
Behind the same advanced suspension and includes a gas shock filled with double range compression (high and low speed) continuous damping 25-way adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload coupled to bottom-link Uni-Trak® system.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - USA Specifications / Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $10,299.00 USD
Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement 599 cc
Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio 13.3:1
Fuel System DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Transmission 6-Speed
Final Drive X-Ring Chain
Rake/Trail 24 deg / 4.1 in.
Frame type Aluminum perimeter
Front Tire Size 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire Size 180/55-ZR17
Wheelbase 55.1 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound 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 / 5.3 in.
Front Brakes Dual 300mm petal rotors with dual radial-mounted, four-piston, four-pad calipers
Rear Brakes Single 220mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal.
Seat Height 32.1 in.
Curb Weight 421.2 lbs.
Overall Length 82.3 in.
Overall Width 28.0 in.
Overall Height 43.9 in.
Color Choices TBD
Warranty 12 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Canadian Specifications / Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: See Canadian Kawasaki Dealer for pricing.
ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, In-Line Four
Displacement 599cc
Bore and Stroke 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio 13.3:1
Valve System DOHC, 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder)
Fuel System DFI with four 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump with oil cooler)
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed cassette, with positive neutral finder
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.900 (76/40)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.714 (38/14)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 2.200 (33/15)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.850 (37/20)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.600 (32/20)
Gear Ratio: 5th 1.421 (27/19)
Gear Ratio: 6th 1.300 (26/20)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.688 (43/16)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
Type Aluminium perimeter
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Tire: Front 120/70-ZR17
Wheel Travel: Rear 134 mm (5.3 in.)
Tire: Rear 180/55-ZR17
Caster (Rake) 24°
Trail 103 mm (4.1 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 27° / 27°
SUSPENSION
Suspension, Front 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload
Suspension, Rear 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
BRAKES
Front: Type Dual 300 mm petal rotors
Front: Calipers Radial-mount, 4-piston, 4-pad calipers
Rear: Type Single 220 mm petal disc
Rear: Caliper Single piston caliper
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2,090 mm (82.3 in.)
Overall Width 705 mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height 1,115 mm (43.9 in.)
Wheelbase 1,400 mm (55.1 in.)
Ground Clearance 120 mm (4.72 in.)
Seat Height 815 mm (32.1 in.)
Curb Mass** 191 kg (421 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 17 litres (3.7 gal.)
Fuel Consumption 6.2 L/100 km (45 MPG)
** Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Power‡ 94.1 kW {128 PS} @ 14,000 rpm
Maximum Torque‡ 66.7 N.m {6.8 kgf.m} @ 11,800 rpm
‡ Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.
Details
MSRP* TBA
Colours Lime Green / Metallic Spark Black, Passion Red / Metallic Spark Black
Warranty 12 months warranty
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection or applicable taxes. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - UK/European Specifications / Technical Details
UK/EU MSRP Price: See UK/European Kawasaki Dealer for pricing.
Engine
Engine type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement
599 cm³
Bore x stroke
67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression ratio
13.3:1
Valve/Induction system
DOHC, 16 valves
Fuel system
Fuel injection: ΓΈ38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection
Ignition
Digital
Starting
Electric
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
Transmission
6-speed, return, cassette
Final Drive
Sealed chain
Primary reduction ratio
1.900 (76/40)
Gear ratios: 1st
2.714 (38/14)
Gear ratios: 2nd
2.200 (33/15)
Gear ratios: 3rd
1.850 (37/20)
Gear ratios: 4th
1.600 (32/20)
Gear ratios: 5th
1.421 (27/19)
Gear ratios: 6th
1.300 (26/20)
Final reduction ratio
2.688 (43/16)
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manual
Frame
Frame type
Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
Rake/Trail
24? / 103 mm
Wheel travel, front
120 mm
Wheel travel, rear
134 mm
Tyre, front
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear
180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Steering angle, left / right
27? / 27?
Suspension
Suspension, front
41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs
Compression damping: Stepless
Rebound damping: Stepless
Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm)
Suspension, rear
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount
Compression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed)
Rebound damping: 25-way
Spring preload:Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm)
Brakes
Brakes, front
Dual semi-floating 300 mm (x t6 mm) petal discs
Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston (aluminium), 4-pad, Nissin
Brakes, rear
Single 220 mm (x t5 mm) petal disc
Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston, Tokico
Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H)
2,090 mm x 710 mm x 1,115 mm
Wheelbase
1,400 mm
Ground Clearance
120 mm
Seat height
815 mm
Fuel capacity
17 litres
Curb Mass
191 kg
Performance
Maximum power
94.1 kW {128 PS} / 14,000 rpm
Maximum power with RAM Air
98.5 kW {134 PS} / 14,000 rpm
Maximum torque
66.7 N.m {6.8 kgf.m} / 11,800 rpm
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Australian Specifications / Technical Details
Australia MSRP Price: See Australian Kawasaki Dealer for pricing.
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2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
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