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2027Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
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The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 returns for 2027 with a thoroughly modernised supersport package built around its familiar 636cc inline-four, now making a claimed 124 hp (122.3 hp) at 13,000 rpm (129 hp with ram air) and 71 Nm at 10,800 rpm. Power runs through a 6-speed gearbox with a standard quickshifter and chain final drive, in an aluminium perimeter frame with a fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork and Nissin radial 4-piston front brakes. Standard electronics now include ABS, traction control, four riding modes, a 4.3-inch TFT display, and Bluetooth connectivity, with a fully-fuelled weight of 198 kg. Built in Japan.
- Capacity
- 636.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 198.0 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Power
- 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 13000 RPM
What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 127.0 HP (95.2 kW) @ 13000 RPM | 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 13000 RPM |
| Dry weight | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) | not listed |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted Showa SFF-BP fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 41mm diameter, 120mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound). Rake: 23.5 degrees. |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount. Compression damping | Monoshock, 151mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Nissin 4-piston, monobloc calipers. Optional ABS. | Double Nissin disc, 310mm (12.2 in), radial-mount 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. | Single disc, 220mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A middleweight supersport built for canyon roads and trackdays, with the 636cc engine giving it a broader, more usable powerband than a 600.
- Built for
- A returning icon of the middleweight supersport class, now with modern electronics, a quickshifter, and a TFT dash.
- Not ideal for
- Not for touring, passengers, or riders wanting a relaxed, upright riding position.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usEngine
- Capacity
- 636.0 ccm
- Power
- 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 13000 RPM
- Torque
- 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m) @ 10800 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6263 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 with oil cooler
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
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
- Aluminium perimeter
- Front suspension
- Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 41mm diameter, 120mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound). Rake: 23.5 degrees.
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock, 151mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound)
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 134 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.0°
- Trail
- 101 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double Nissin disc, 310mm (12.2 in), radial-mount 4-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc, 220mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17, tubeless
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17, tubeless
Other
- Comments
- Standard equipment includes ABS, 4 riding modes, a 4.3-inch TFT colour display, Bluetooth connectivity, traction control, a quickshifter, and a slip-assist clutch. Manufactured in Japan.
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 | 2004 | 2010 | 2016 | 2021 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 636 cc | 599 cc | 636 cc | 636 cc | 636 cc |
| Dry weight | 161 kg | — | 191 kg | 191 kg | — |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 815 mm | 831 mm | 830 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 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?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has a Capacity of 636.0 ccm (38.81 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has a Power of 124.0 HP (91.2 kW) @ 13000 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has a Torque of 71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 10800 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R weigh?
The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has a Wet weight of 198.0 kg (436.5 pounds).
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