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Demystifying Motorcycles

Kawasaki ZX-6R/ZX-6RR Ninja (1995-2020)

ZX-6R Ninja 1995
Kawasaki ZX-6R (F1-F3) (1995-1997)

1995-1997

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 182kg (dry), 211kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (17L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/60-17
  • Rear Tyre: 160/60-17
  • Notes: Preceded by the ZZR600 (ZX-6 Ninja)

ZX-6R Ninja 1998
Kawasaki ZX-6R (G1-G2) (1998-1999)

1998-1999

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 176kg (dry), 202kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (10L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/60-17
  • Rear Tyre: 160/60-17
  • Notes: G Series. Power increased to 108BHP thanks to redesigned airbox.

ZX-6R Ninja 2000
Kawasaki ZX-6R (J1-J2) (2000-2001)

2000-2001

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 182kg (dry), 206kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (10L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/60-17
  • Rear Tyre: 160/60-17
  • Notes: Power increased to 112BHP.

ZX-6R Ninja 2002
Kawasaki ZX-6R (A1P) (2002)

2002

  • Capacity: 636cc
  • Weight: 172kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Carbureted (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 110/80-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: Increased displacement to compete with f4i, R6 and GSX-R. Also ran the 599cc ZX-6RR for those who needed a displacement limited bike. 6 piston brakes.

ZX-6R Ninja 2003
Kawasaki ZX-6R (B1H) (2003-2004)

2003-2004

  • Capacity: 636cc
  • Weight: 174kg (dry)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/65-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: Radial mounted 4 piston brakes. All digital instruments. Inverted forks.

ZX-6RR Ninja 2003
Kawasaki ZX-6RR (B1H) (2003-2004)

2003-2004

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 161kg (dry), 189.6kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/65-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes:

ZX-6R Ninja 2005
Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX-636) (2005-2006)

2005-2006

  • Capacity: 636cc
  • Weight: 164kg (dry), 185kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/65-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: Underseat exhaust

ZX-6RR Ninja 2005
Kawasaki ZX-6RR (2005-2006)

2005-2006

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 164kg (dry), 185kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/65-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: Underseat exhaust

ZX-6R Ninja 2007
Kawasaki ZX-6R (2007-2008)

2007-2008

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 167kg (dry), 190kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/65-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: After running the ZX-6R and ZX-6RR for four years, Kawasaki only released one bike for 2007 – the 599 ZX-6R. Confusing eh? Redesigned engine from crank up.

ZX-6R Ninja 2009
Kawasaki ZX-6R (2009-2012)

2009-2012

  • Capacity: 599cc
  • Weight: 191kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: Styling updates in line with ZX-10R. 10kg lighter than previous model. Low slung exhaust, Showa Big Piston Forks. 2010 had a slipper clutch.

ZX-6R Ninja 2013
Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX-636) 2013-2018

2013-2018

  • Capacity: 636cc
  • Weight: 192kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: Styling updates, Showa BPF-SFF, Kawasaki Traction Control

ZX-6R Ninja 2019
Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX-636) (2019-2020)

2019-2020

  • Capacity: 636cc
  • Weight: 192kg (wet)
  • Fuelling: Fuel Injection (L tank)
  • Frame: Aluminium Twin Spar
  • Front Tyre: 120/70-17
  • Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
  • Notes: KQS quickshifter (up), LED headlights.