Sportbikes

2016Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT

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The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS is a middleweight sport bike engineered for track-focused riders seeking aggressive performance and razor-sharp handling. Known for its potent engine, responsive braking system with dual front discs and ABS, and lightweight 194 kg chassis, it excels at high-speed cornering and precision control on both road and circuit. This KRT edition combines race-inspired engineering with practical daily ridability, making it ideal for experienced riders who demand serious sportbike capability.

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Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 194.0 kg
Seat height: 830 mm
Power: 131.0 HP (95.6 kW) @ 13500 RPM

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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 spirited cornering and track-day performance rather than utility or long-distance comfort.
Built for: A sharp, race-bred middleweight that rewards high-rev riding and precise inputs with razor-sharp handling.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking a relaxed commute, off-road capability, or comfortable two-up touring.

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At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 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

Power: 131.0 HP (95.6 kW) @ 13500 RPM
Torque: 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m) @ 7200 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6753 HP/kg (wet)
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
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Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1395 mm
Overall length: 2085 mm
Overall width: 705 mm
Overall height: 1115 mm
Seat height: 830 mm
Wet weight: 194.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
Front suspension: 41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension: Bottom-link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, stepless compression damping adjustment, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
Front wheel travel: 119 mm
Rear wheel travel: 135 mm
Rake (fork angle): 23.4°
Trail: 104 mm