Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - 2025 Specifications and Reviews

The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a middleweight sport bike engineered for riders seeking track-focused performance and aggressive styling. Its 636cc inline-four engine delivers 122 horsepower with a responsive power band optimized for aggressive acceleration and high-RPM capability. Known for its sharp handling, lightweight chassis, and precision engineering, the ZX-6R excels on both road and track for experienced sport riders.

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General information

Color OptionsLime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White Ebony/Metallic Flat Spark Black Ebony/Metallic Flat Spark Black
CategorySport
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

StartingElectric
Emission143.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Consumption6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.94 mpg)
ClutchAssist and Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling SystemLiquid
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
InductionInjection. DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles
Valves Per Cylinder4
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 45.1 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Compression Ratio12.9:1
Max Torque69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 10800 RPM
Capacity:636.0 ccm (38.81 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Overall Width710 mm (28.0 inches)
Overall Length2025 mm (79.7 inches)
Overall Height1105 mm (43.5 inches)
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wet Weight198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R dimensions and frame

WheelsAluminium rims, 6-spoke. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires.
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Brake Disc Diameter220 mm (8.7 inches)
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs. Nissin 4-piston, monobloc calipers. Optional ABS.
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Wheel Travel134 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount. Compression damping
Front Wheel Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
FramePressed-aluminum perimeter
 
 

Other specs

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Warranty12 Month Limited Warranty
Instruments4.3´ Full-Color TFT Instrumentation
Rake (fork angle)23.5°
DrivelineSealed chain
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Power122.0 HP (89.1 kW)) @ 13000 RPM
Engine typeIn-line four, four-stroke
Year2025
Motorcycle nameKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

124 hp
Peak Power
3.3s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track92%
City45%
Cornering93%
Daily Riding40%
Touring30%
Passenger30%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis is a high-revving supersport best suited to riders with prior experience on sportbikes who are comfortable managing an engine that makes its power high in the rev range.
PurposeBuilt primarily for spirited canyon carving and track days, with razor-sharp handling as its main selling point over outright straight-line power.
Rider FitThe committed riding position, high footpegs, and low bars mean wrists, shoulders, and lower back will feel the strain on longer rides or in heavy traffic.
CharacterA revvy, precise, and eager middleweight that rewards riders who like to work the gearbox and chase the tach needle through corners.
Not Ideal ForNot 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.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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Feet:

At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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