Sportbikes
2013Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance
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The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 is a middleweight sport bike engineered for aggressive track and street riders seeking sharp handling and responsive performance. Its 636cc V2 engine delivers 129 horsepower and aggressive mid-range torque, making it a competitive choice in supersport racing and weekend trackdays. Known for its nimble chassis and precise steering, the ZX-6R excels as an entry-level race bike for dedicated enthusiasts.
- Capacity
- 636.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 191.0 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 129.3 HP (95.1 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for spirited cornering, track days, and fast road riding rather than utility or long-distance cruising.
- Built for
- A sharp, high-revving 636cc four-cylinder sportbike with strong midrange thanks to the larger displacement, radial brakes, and a light, agile aluminium chassis that rewards an aggressive riding style.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for new riders, those seeking an upright comfortable commuter, or anyone planning frequent two-up touring or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 636.0 ccm
- Power
- 129.3 HP (95.1 kW)
- Torque
- 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6770 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 67.0 x 45.1 mm
- Compression
- 12.9:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm
- Overall length
- 2090 mm
- Overall width
- 705 mm
- Overall height
- 1115 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Wet weight
- 191.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 120 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
- Front suspension
- 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm)
- Rear suspension
- Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: 25-way Spring preload: Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm)
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 134 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 103 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Petal discs . Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston, Nissin
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. petal disc Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston, Nissin.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Black/white, green/black
- Warranty
- 12
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 636.00 ccm (38.81 cubic inches) | 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) | 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) | 599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) | 636.00 ccm (38.81 cubic inches) |
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) | 815 mm (32.1 inches) | 815 mm (32.1 inches) | 815 mm (32.1 inches) | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Color options | Black/white, green/black | Green | Green | Green | Lime Green/Ebony, Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance has a Capacity of 636.0 ccm (38.81 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance have?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance has a Power of 129.3 HP (95.1 kW).
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance has a Torque of 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance weigh?
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 Performance has a Wet weight of 191.0 kg (421.1 pounds).
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