What category is the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Year	2015
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	520 series X-ring chain
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance
Fuel control	DOHC
Fuel system	Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies and oval sub-throttles
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x stroke	67.0 x 45.1 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Compression	12.9:1
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke
Capacity:	636.00 ccm (38.81 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front brakes diameter	310 mm (12.2 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-ZR17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-ZR17
Rear suspension	Bottom-link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, stepless compression and rebound damping adjustments, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.3 in.
Front suspension	41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Trail	102 mm (4.0 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	23.5°
Frame type	Aluminum perimeter

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	17.03 litres (4.50 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,394 mm (54.9 inches)
Overall width	706 mm (27.8 inches)
Overall length	2,085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall height	1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Seat height	831 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	192.1 kg (423.4 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Lime Green/Flat Ebony, Pearl Flat Crystal White/Flat Ebony
Factory warranty	12 months
Starter	Electric

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 For	This 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.
Purpose	Built primarily for spirited canyon carving and track days, with razor-sharp handling as its main selling point over outright straight-line power.
Rider Fit	The 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.
Character	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.

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

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At 831mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2015 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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