2016 Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja KRT Edition

Make Model	Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja KRT Edition
Year	2016
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	636 cc / 38.8 cub in
Bore x Stroke	67.0 x 45.1mm
Compression Ratio	12.9:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	DFI^® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies and oval sub-throttles
Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance
Starting	Electric
Max Power	97.7 kW / 131 hp @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque	71 Nm / 7.2 kgf.m / 52.4 lb-ft @ 11500 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	520 series X-ring chain
Gear Ratios	1st 2.714 (38/14) / 2nd 2.200 (33/15) / 3rd 1.850 (37/20) / 4th 1.600 (32/20 / 5th 1.421 (27/19) / 6th 1.300 (26/20) Final reduction ratio 2.688 (43/16)
Final Reduction Ratio	2.688 (43/16)
Steering angle (left/right)	27° / 27°
Frame	Aluminum perimeter
Front Suspension	41mm inverted Showa BP-SFF fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel	119.3 mm / 4.7 in.
Rear Suspension	Bottom-link Uni-Trak^® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel	134.6 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes	2 x 310mm petal rotors with dual radial-mount, Nissin four-piston, monobloc calipers and available KIBS ABS
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper and KIBS ABS
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17
Rake	23.5°
Trail	103 mm / 4.0 in.
Dimensions	Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm / 27.8 in Height 1115 mm / 43.9 in
Wheelbase	1395 mm / 54.9 in.
Seat Height	830.5 mm / 32.7 in.
Ground Clearance	120 mm / 4.0 in
Wet Weight	192 kg / 423.4 lbs - 194 kg / 427.8 lbs ABS
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres 4.5 US gal

This is the Ninja ZX-6R, which is available in lime-green and black Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) colours. While Kawasaki's supersports racing bikes are restricted to 599cc, the streetbike is powered by a 636cc inline-four, and according to Kawasaki, the extra 36cc gives the ZX-6R a small but significant advantage over its 600cc competition.

The latest ZX-6R KRT Edition's 16-valve, long-stroke, DOHC 636cc four-cylinder mill is, according to Kawasaki , "a torque-rich, rev-happy, and supremely powerful engine that easily makes the transition from city street commuting to the wide-open racetrack, making its broad performance available to every rider. The increased performance developed by this larger capacity engine can be felt throughout the rev range, which is always appreciated for racing, but also provides a significantboost for everyday use. The larger engine means that low- to mid-range torque is significantly stronger compared to traditional 600cc bikes."

Other notable bits on the 2016 Ninja ZX-6R KRT include a cassette-type six-speed gearbox, slipper clutch, 3-mode traction control, 2 power modes, ABS, Nissin monobloc radial-mount brake calipers and 310mm petal-type brake discs at the front, Showa big-piston fork, bottom-link Uni-Trak suspension at the rear and LCD instrument panel.

• Class-leading Supersport performance and styling delivers an abundant dose of street potency

• 636cc inline-four offers racetrack-ready power yet extremely flexible delivery on the street

• Selectable engine power modes allow riders to adjust power delivery to riding conditions

• Three-mode KTRC traction control puts the power to the pavement whether it’s dry and grippy or rain-slick

• Showa Separate Function Fork – Big Piston (SFF-BP) offers light weight, easy adjustability and smoother initial suspension tracking

• Supersport-grade KIBS ABS provides maximum stopping performance, with added peace of mind

• Nissin one-piece “monobloc” radial-mount front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder offer superb braking modulation with a direct feel at the lever

• F.C.C. clutch with assist function offers light clutch pull and strong clamping force for less clutch slippage under acceleration while slipper function minimizes wheel chatter caused by aggressive downshifting

• Aggressive styling and sharp, aerodynamic bodywork clearly shouts: “Performance Counts!”

• Lightweight twin-spar aluminum frame places the engine in the optimum position for superb handling and rider feedback and also features a 23.5-degree rake angle for quick steering response, maximum maneuverability and to deliver clear communication from the front tire

• Reduced friction steering stem seals for easy steering inputs and noticeably improved low speed handling