Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition
The Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition was a Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2012. Max torque was 48.68 ft/lbs (66.0 Nm) @ 11800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 127.93 HP (95.4 KW) @ 14000 RPM.
| 'Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012 |
| Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 13:3:1 |
| Horsepower | 127.93 HP (95.4 KW) @ 14000RPM |
| Torque | 48.68 ft/lbs (66.0 Nm) @ 11800RPM |
| Fuel System | EFI, ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 speed, manual Final Drive: sealed chain |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: fully adjustable (0-15 mm) Rear: Bottom-link Uni-Trak swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs, Nissin Rear: Single 220 mm petal rotor, Tokico caliper |
| Front Tire | 20/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tire | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Wheelbase | 55.12 inches (1400 mm) |
| Length | 82.28 inches (2090 mm) |
| Width | 27.99 inches (711 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Weight | 191.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 599.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 20/70ZR17M/C (58W) front tire and a 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual semi-floating 300 mm petal discs, Nissin in the front and a Single 220 mm petal rotor, Tokico caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: fully adjustable (0-15 mm) while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-link Uni-Trak swingarm. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.
2012 Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition
The 2012 MY Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition is basically a ZX-6R but with some extra key features. The first one is that, at this model, Kawasaki went for a can from the renowned Slovenian performance exhaust manufacturer Akrapovic. The exhaust is lighter and offers improved performance, allowing riders to squeeze more horsepower and torque from their engines, while boasting better looks and a major improvement in the acoustics department.
Another feature to be mentioned is the race-inspired bubble screen, which was specially designed to reduce wind pressure and improve aerodynamics. For those who want to take their machine to the local race track, Kawasaki offers a passenger seat cowl that improves the aerodynamics of the bike and adds more to the aesthetic side.