2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-6R

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2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-6R

Technological tour de force. That’s the only way to describe the original Ninja® 600 sportbike of 1985. Packing a liquid-cooled 16-valve inline-four (the first ever in a middleweight streetbike), wraparound twin-spar frame, anti-dive fork and aesthetics snatched right from the Grand Prix circuit, the original ZX600-A1 was a dominant, bigger-than-life middleweight.

Pricing/Color Information

Lime Green / Ebony
Ebony / Flat Black
Candy Plasma Blue / Ebony

Features

All

Key Features - Lean physique, low mass, forceful power, controllable power delivery and precise overall control

Key Features - 599cc inline-four with DFI is lightweight yet powerful

Key Features - Fully adjustable front and rear suspension includes the Showa Big Piston Front fork (BPF), which offers fantastic wheel and chassis control

Key Features - Lightweight aluminum chassis places the engine in the ideal location for excellent handling and rider feedback

Key Features - Radial-mounted front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder offer superb braking power and control

Key Features - Race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper comes standard

Key Features - Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch offers quick downshifts without chassis agitation

Key Features - Named one of Cycle World magazine’s 10 best bikes

Lightweight Engine - Camshafts are made of chrome-moly steel

Lightweight Engine - Lightweight magnesium engine covers are standard

Lightweight Engine - Lightweight top injector mounting plate

Lightweight Engine - Lightweight transmission gears and gear dogs

Lightweight Engine - Lightweight oil pump and starter gears

Lightweight Engine - Inlet pressure pulse monitor does away with cam angle sensor, further contributing to lightness

Lightweight Engine - Cassette-type transmission makes it easy to quickly swap gear ratios, reducing set-up time at the track

Massive Mid-range Performance - Double-bore velocity stacks feature inlets at two different heights for increased performance in both the mid and high-rpm ranges

Massive Mid-range Performance - Cam and tappet nitriding enables high-load cam profiles for maximum performance

Massive Mid-range Performance - Crown-finished pistons

Massive Mid-range Performance - Molybdenum-coated piston skirts for reduced friction and engine break-in

Massive Mid-range Performance - Low-tension piston rings reduce mechanical losses

Massive Mid-range Performance - Advanced cam chain guides stabilize chain motion and further reduce mechanical losses

Massive Mid-range Performance - Exhaust collector layout contributes to superb low and mid-range performance while maintaining high-rpm performance

Precise Throttle Control - Cylindrical guides in the top of the air cleaner box ensure accurately sprayed fuel mist from the secondary injectors into the intake funnels, improving combustion efficiency

Precise Throttle Control - Long throttle bodies between oval sub-throttles and round main throttles yield a smooth intake transition for reduced inlet turbulence and increased efficiency

Precise Throttle Control - Advanced cylinder porting delivers excellent cylinder filling and scavenging

Precise Throttle Control - High-current secondary coil circuitry for optimum combustion efficiency

Lightweight Chassis - Twin spar aluminum frame is both lightweight and rigid, and places the engine in the optimum position for superb handling and rider feedback

Lightweight Chassis - The sub-frame is a two-piece aluminum die-casting consisting of a front and rear section

Lightweight Chassis - The lightweight sub-frame is very narrow for a compact and slim rear end

Lightweight Chassis - Intake resonator box and supports for the instrument panel and mirrors are unitized with the ram air duct, contributing to weight savings and increased rigidity

Tuned Chassis Balance and Mass Centralization - Frame stiffness around the swingarm pivot and the rear engine mounts optimizes front-rear rigidity balance

Tuned Chassis Balance and Mass Centralization - Engine is rotated forward around the output shaft for steeper intake angle and excellent CG

Tuned Chassis Balance and Mass Centralization - Exhaust layout with a short side muffler keeps the weight low

Tuned Chassis Balance and Mass Centralization - Exhaust pre-chamber further contributes to mass centralization

Ergonomics and Chassis Feedback - Seat-peg-bar relationship places handlebars close to the rider; bars are angled for a highly intuitive and comfortable riding position

Ergonomics and Chassis Feedback - Fuel tank profile is flared around its top, similar to the ZX™-10R, providing a large contact patch for excellent rider feedback

Ergonomics and Chassis Feedback - Slim-waisted fuel tank makes it easy for the rider to grip the tank with their knees, or to hang off in turns

Ergonomics and Chassis Feedback - Sculpted seat allows the rider to shift their body far back on the rear seat step, helping to reduce rider fatigue

Ergonomics and Chassis Feedback - Steep rake angle for quick steering response and enhanced communication from the front tire

Ergonomics and Chassis Feedback - Rear brake master cylinder reservoir forward of the swingarm mount frees up space around the footpeg for simplicity and weight savings

Low Seat Height - Narrow rear sub-frame makes it easy to reach the ground

Low Seat Height - Front of seat is narrow and low for a slim riding position and a short reach to the pavement

Advanced Suspension - ZX-6R features Showa’s Big Piston Front fork (BPF) design for fantastic wheel and chassis control

Advanced Suspension - The BPF eliminates many of the internal components used in a cartridge-type fork, simplifying construction and resulting in lighter overall fork weight

Advanced Suspension - The large diameter of the BPF’s internal piston allows a reduction in damping pressure for better feedback and smoother action

Brakes - Radial calipers and 300mm petal-type discs up front offer superb braking power and control

Brakes - 220mm rear petal-type disc

Brakes - Rear brake lever is mounted coaxially with the footpeg for excellent mid-stroke braking efficiency and optimum feel

Race-quality Steering Damper - A race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper with relief valve and twin-tube design is fitted as standard equipment

Additional Features - Highly evolved fairing offers great wind protection and minimizes cross-wind effects

Additional Features - Position lamps are integral with the projector beam headlights

Additional Features - One-piece fender offers excellent aerodynamics

Additional Features - Inner fender above the swingarm helps to reduce turbulence and keeps the undertail clean

Additional Features - Front brake hose routing with a three-way joint at the lower triple clamp facilitates bleeding air from the brake lines

Additional Features - Instrument panel gives the rider plenty of information at a glance

2011 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-6R

Specifications

Engine

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 Injection
DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Fuel Capacity
4.5 gal.

Transmission

Ignition
TCBI with digital advance
Transmission
6-Speed
Final Drive
X-Ring Chain

Chassis

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
Brake Front
Dual 300mm petal rotors with dual radial-mounted, four-piston, four-pad calipers
Brake Rear
Single 220mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper
Tires Front
120/70-ZR17
Tires Rear
180/55-ZR17
Wheel Travel, Front
4.7 in.
Wheel Travel, Rear
5.3 in.

Dimensions

Wheelbase
55.1 in.
Overall Length
82.3 in.
Overall Width
28.0 in.
Overall Height
43.9 in.
Seat Height
32.1 in.
Curb Weight
421.2 lbs.
Trail
4.1 in.
Rake (Caster Angle)
24 degrees

General Information

Frame
Aluminum perimeter
Warranty
12 Months; (Good Times™ Protection Plan) 12, 24, 36, 48 months

Colors

Colors
Lime Green / Ebony, Ebony / Flat Black, Candy Plasma Blue / Ebony

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