2005Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 RR

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The 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 RR is a middleweight sport bike engineered for aggressive track and street riders seeking razor-sharp handling and high-revving performance. Its liquid-cooled 599cc inline-four engine delivers potent acceleration through a 6-speed transmission, while the rigid chassis and responsive controls define its reputation as a nimble competitor in the 600cc supersport class.

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: Not on record
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Power: 107.8 HP

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering93%

City riding45%

Daily riding40%

Touring30%

Two-up25%

Track92%

Best for: Built primarily for track days and spirited canyon carving rather than practical transportation.
Built for: A razor-sharp, high-strung middleweight that rewards precise inputs with explosive top-end power and razor-quick handling.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for new riders, tall touring distances, passengers, or anyone seeking a relaxed, comfortable ride.

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

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 599.0 ccm
Power: 107.8 HP
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression: 13.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc

Dimensions & weight

Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Twin spar aluminum
Front suspension: 41mm inverted cartridge fork with TiSiCN coating on inner fork tube, rebound and compression damping, plus spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Rear suspension: Bottom-link UNI-TRAK® with gas-charged shock, stepless compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out spring
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 132 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs with dual radial-mounted, four-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Petal disc with single-caliper piston.
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/65-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17