2005Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR

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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: 164.2 kg
Seat height: 826 mm
Power: 107.8 HP (79.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR

vs the 2004

Spec	2004	2005
Dry weight	161.0 kg (354.9 pounds)	164.2 kg (362.0 pounds)
Fuel capacity	18.20 litres (4.81 US gallons)	17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs with dual radial-mounted, four-piston calipers.
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Petal disc with single-caliper piston.

Other years 2004 2005 2006

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.

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Units

At 826mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR, 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)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6565 HP/kg (dry)
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
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1400 mm
Seat height: 826 mm
Dry weight: 164.2 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Oil capacity: 4.00 litres

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°
Trail: 109 mm

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