Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 636cc single producing 122.03 bhp and 69 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 198 kg the power-to-weight figure is 616 bhp per tonne, which ranks 23 of 135 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 198 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1400 mm
- Length
- 2025 mm
- Width
- 710 mm
- Height
- 1105 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 636 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 122.0 bhp
- Torque
- 69 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 22 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- USD Fork
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak Monoshock Absorber
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Ninja ZX-6R weighs 198 kg with fluids, has an 830 mm seat, 130 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1400 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 17 litres, good for about 366 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Daytona 660, Ninja 500 and Ninja 650
Against Daytona 660, Ninja 500 or Ninja 650, it gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 1 colours: Lime Green. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Ninja ZX-6R has
- USD front forks
- Projector headlamp
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Lime Green
Ninja ZX-6R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Ninja ZX-6R?
- It uses a 636cc engine producing 122.03 bhp and 69 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Ninja ZX-6R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 830 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Ninja ZX-6R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Ninja ZX-6R have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Ninja ZX-6R from
₹12.49 Lakh