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2009Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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The 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a middleweight supersport designed for track-focused riders seeking sharp handling and responsive performance. Its 599cc inline-four engine delivers aggressive acceleration through a 6-speed transmission, while advanced features like DFI fuel injection and liquid cooling ensure reliability. Best known for its nimble cornering ability and competitive pricing in the middleweight sport class.

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 191.1 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 107.8 HP (79.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

vs the 2008

Spec	2008	2009
Torque	66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM	not listed
Dry weight	167.0 kg (368.2 pounds)	not listed
Front suspension	41 mm inverted cartridge fork with top-out springs, stepless rebound damping, stepless compression damping, fully-adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.	41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.

Other years 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering93%

City riding45%

Daily riding40%

Touring30%

Two-up30%

Track92%

Best for: Built primarily for spirited canyon carving and track days, with razor-sharp handling as its main selling point over outright straight-line power.
Built for: A revvy, precise, and eager middleweight that rewards riders who like to work the gearbox and chase the tach needle through corners.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for new riders, anyone prioritizing all-day comfort, or those planning to load it up with luggage and a passenger for long-distance touring.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Power: 107.8 HP (79.3 kW)
EPA Certificate No.: 9KAXC.599AAG-013
EPA CO Emissions: 4.9 CO g/km
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5641 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression: 13.3:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Performance

0-60 mph: 3.20 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.40 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1400 mm
Overall length: 2090 mm
Overall width: 711 mm
Overall height: 1115 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Wet weight: 191.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Front suspension: 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension: 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 / 5.2 in.
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 135 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.0°
Trail: 102 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Lime Green, Metallic Diablo Black/Flat Super Black, Candy Surf Blue/Flat Super Black
Fuel Tank Material: Metal

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2004	2009	2011	2016	2020	2025
Capacity	636 cc	599 cc	599 cc	636 cc	636 cc	636 cc
Dry weight	161 kg	—	—	191 kg	191 kg	191 kg
Seat height	825 mm	820 mm	815 mm	831 mm	830 mm	830 mm
Fuel capacity	—	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYFeb 2012 · 12V064000

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 NINJA ZX-10R, AND 2009-2012 NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2007 THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER MAY INSUFFICIENTLY CHARGE THE BATTERY.

Risk: IF THE BATTERY DISCHARGES, THE MOTORCYCLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 949-770-0400.

These recalls cover some 2009 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Kawasaki recalls →