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2025Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance
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The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance is a middleweight sport bike engineered for track-focused riders seeking razor-sharp handling and responsive performance. Its potent 636cc inline-four engine delivers 126.9 horsepower with aggressive mid-range torque, making it ideal for both road and circuit applications. Known for its precision engineering and proven reliability, this machine excels in the competitive middleweight supersport category.
- Capacity
- 636.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 198.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 126.9 HP (93.3 kW) @ 13500 RPM
What’s new for the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance
vs the 2020| Spec | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM | 69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 10800 RPM |
| Wet weight | 192.0 kg (423.3 pounds) | 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Compression | 13.3:1 | 12.9:1 |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for spirited canyon carving and track days, with razor-sharp handling as the priority over practicality.
- Built for
- A revvy, precise middleweight supersport that rewards commitment with thrilling top-end power and pinpoint cornering ability.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for new riders, commuters wanting comfort, or anyone planning long-distance touring with a passenger.
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 636.0 ccm
- Power
- 126.9 HP (93.3 kW) @ 13500 RPM
- Torque
- 69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m) @ 10800 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 6.10 litres/100 km (16.4 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6409 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
- TCBI with digital advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm
- Overall length
- 2025 mm
- Overall width
- 710 mm
- Overall height
- 1105 mm
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Wet weight
- 198.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Twin spar, 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, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount Compression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) Rebound damping: 25-way Spring preload:Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm)
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 101 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Dual semi-floating petal discs
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single petal-type disc
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Lime Green/Ebony/Pearl Blizzard White Ebony/Metallic Flat Spark Black Ebony/Metallic Flat Spark Black
- Comments
- Maximum power with RAM Air is 101kW {134 PS} / 13500rpm
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 | 2012 | 2015 | 2017 | 2020 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 599 cc | 636 cc | 636 cc | 636 cc | 636 cc | 636 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | — | — | 179 kg |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
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 Performance?
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance has a Capacity of 636.0 ccm (38.81 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance have?
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance has a Power of 126.9 HP (93.3 kW) @ 13500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance have?
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance?
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance has a Torque of 69.0 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.9 ft.lbs) @ 10800 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance weigh?
The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance has a Wet weight of 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds).
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