Editing Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Homologation Special

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|name             = [[Kawasaki]] ZX-6R Ninja Homologation Special
|image            = [[File:Kawasaki-ZX-6R-se-13--1.jpg|frameless|Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Homologation Special]]
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|manufacturer     = Kawasaki
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|production       = 2013
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|engine           = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
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|compression      = 13.3:1
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|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = TCBI with digital advance
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|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            = Aluminum perimeter, Rake / trail: 24 deg / 4.0 in.
|suspension       =Front: 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload, <br>
Rear: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload
|brakes           =Front: 2 x 300mm discs, 4 [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|180/55 ZR17}} 
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|wheelbase        = 1400 mm / 5.1 in
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|seat_height      = 815 mm / 32.3 in.
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 191 kg / 421 lb
|fuel_capacity    = 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
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==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 13.3:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 220mm disc, 1 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload, while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload. The ZX-6R Ninja Homologation Special was fitted with a 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1400 mm / 5.1 in long.  
== Photos ==
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== Overview ==

Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Homologation Special
Edition























When Kawasaki
announced it was upping the engine displacement for the Ninja ZX-6R
to 636cc, the immediate question on many Team Green fans minds
was what it would mean for the companys supersport racing efforts.

Kenan Sofuloglu won the 2012 World Supersport Championship
on a Kawasaki ZX-6R, but under the regulations, he may not be allowed to defend
his title next season on the 2013 model as homologation requirements in Supersport racing series limit Inline-Fours to displacements smaller than 600cc.


Fear not however, as Kawasaki will be producing a
special version of the ZX-6R with an engine displacement of 599cc, the same as
the 2012 version. When Kawasaki last produced a 636cc ZX-6R from 2003-2006, it
also produced a 599cc ZX-6RR for racing purposes. The 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R racing
homologation special will be available in Japan for a price of 898,000 yen
(US$11,240).


The 2013 model will be identical to the 2012
version, with the same twin fuel injectors, Showa Big Piston Fork and claimed
curb weight of 421.2 pounds. The MSRP includes a race ECU and subharness.


Kawasaki says the race homologation version will
support racers in the ST600 class of the All Japan Road Race Championship,
though it remains to be seen whether it will be available in other markets.  World Superbike and Supersport regulations require a
production run of at least 2000 units available 15 days before the last race of
the season, so Kawasaki would likely have to expand this limited production run
if it wants the 2013 Ninja ZX-6R to be eligible.







Pound for Pound, the Mightiest Middleweight
Sportbike in History

Technological tour de force. Thats the only way to describe the
original Ninja® 600 sportbike of 1985. Packing a liquid-cooled 16-valve
inline-four (the first ever in a middleweight streetbike), wraparound
twin-spar frame, anti-dive fork and aesthetics snatched right from the
Grand Prix circuit, the original ZX600-A1 was a dominant,
bigger-than-life middleweight.

Apparently, some things never change.

The ZX-6R carries that tradition of middleweight dominance to a
staggering level (one that wouldve blown minds in 1985). And in todays
ultra-competitive 600 supersport market, where technology, racetrack
success and streetbike acumen can change dramatically year by year,
thats saying a lot. Dont believe us? Then ask the many top-level
magazines and web sites that picked the current-spec ZX-6R as Best
Middleweight. It was an absolutely dominating 600 shootout performance 
and one sure to be replicated due to the ZX-6Rs track-honed DNA and
seamless all-around capability.

That DNA begins with a 16-valve, DOHC inline-four engine thats
everything a top-shelf middleweight powerplant should be: supremely
powerful, smooth, and blessed with hammer-like reliability. Critics
everywhere agree the ZX-6R runs and performs like a larger-displacement
motorcycle, and one that packs a rolling chassis that out-handles and
out-suspends all others. Its a perfect combination for street riders,
track day junkies and racers alike, a flexibility that helps explain its
many 600 comparo victories.

It all starts with the ZX-6Rs jewel-like
engine, a 599cc assemblage of everything Kawasaki knows about powerplant
building, and the result of untold hours of testing and refinement
garnered from dyno room to racetrack and back again. Squeezing big power
from small displacement has been a Kawasaki forte for many years, from
the 350cc A7 Avenger to the 500cc H1, and from that first Ninja 600 to
this latest ZX-6R, class leading power is a Kawasaki sportbike
birthright.

And theres more than peaky top-end power, too. The engines dual cams,
16 valves, 13.3:1 compression and 38mm throttle bodies produce the sort
of smooth low-end and mid-range power that make dealing with traffic,
surface streets and everyday riding a much more agreeable affair. Add to
that superb throttle response and liquid-smooth control feel and you
have a supersport motorcycle with commuting manners that easily match
its phenomenal racetrack prowess.

Much of this smooth, rheostat-like power delivery is achieved through
outstanding combustion efficiency. Cylindrical guides in the top of the
airbox guide the fuel charge into the intake funnels directly to reduce
buffeting and improve cylinder filling. Advanced cylinder head porting
slams the air/fuel charge into and out of the combustion chamber
post-haste, while high-current secondaries in the ignition coils provide
hot, consistent spark at all rpm for maximum combustion impact. The
engines mid-range performance also benefits from double-bore velocity
stacks with inlets at two different heights, special-profile pistons
with low piston-ring tension for reduced friction, and advanced cam
chain guides for the highest degree of cam-chain stabilization.

This ultra-strong midrange power not only
provides arm-stretching drive out of corners. It also offers
unparalleled controllability and the sort of precise throttle control
that pays big dividends when making mid-corner power adjustments while
stringing a set of corners together on a snaky backroad or while
negotiating that tricky set of turns at your favorite racetrack.

In keeping with its racing heritage, the ZX-6R employs a cassette-type
transmission that greatly simplifies gearing changes at the track,
reducing set-up time and allowing more time for riding. A high-tech
slipper clutch  hardware usually found only on high-end racebikes 
allows quick, effortless downshifts when diving into slower corners from
big speed without upsetting the chassis.

Chassis control, of course, is the other half of the 600 supersport
equation, and the ZX-6R once again dominates the field with its
class-exclusive Big Piston Front fork, fully adjustable shock, ideal
engine placement, optimum frame rigidity and the very latest in mass
centralization.

The Ninja ZX-6Rs lean physique is fundamental to its superior handling,
with every component carefully scrutinized for minimal weight. For
instance, the intake resonator box and supports for the instrument panel
and mirrors are unitized with the enlarged  to optimize intake volume 
ram air duct, both of which contribute to weight savings and improved
rigidity. Camshafts are made of lightweight chrome-moly steel, while
magnesium engine covers also help shed pounds. Internal engine parts
such as transmission, oil pump and starter gears are carefully
engineered for maximum strength and minimal weight.

If less weight is great, top-shelf suspension
technology to control it is even better, and the ZX-6R packs plenty. A
perfect example is the ZX-6Rs revolutionary Showa-built BPF (Big Piston
Front fork) front suspension, which is one large technological step
beyond the cartridge-type fork used on other 600s. The magic behind the
Big Piston fork is its larger-diameter internal piston, which allows a
reduction in damping pressure for smoother action and better front end
feedback  especially under braking and initial corner turn-in.
Additionally, the BPF eliminates many of the internal components used in
a cartridge-type fork, simplifying construction and resulting in a
lighter overall fork weight. The result is more control and better
feedback, just what you need while ripping through your favorite
right-hander during a track day, or tip-toeing along that rain-slicked
backroad on your way home from work.

Suspension out back is just as advanced, and includes a gas-charged
shock with dual-range (high- and low-speed) stepless compression
damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping and fully adjustable spring
preload mated to a bottom-link Uni-Trak® system.

Kawasakis acclaimed triple petal disc brake
package  with radial-mount calipers up front  is as refined and
powerful as ever. Highly rigid four-piston calipers and 300mm petal-type
rotors provide awesome power and excellent feel at the front wheel. The
220mm rear petal-type disc features a pedal coaxially mounted with the
footpeg for increased mid-stroke braking efficiency and optimum pedal
feedback. Its master cylinder reservoir mounts forward of the swingarm,
freeing space around the footpeg, reducing parts and contributing to
weight savings. It all adds up to unflappable composure under braking,
and helps provide the precise control and feel that allows supersport
racers to enter corners harder  and everyday riders to slow things down
comfortably and controllably.

To better capitalize on this advanced level of light weight and precise
control response, the 6Rs ergonomics have been fine tuned to enhance
feedback from bike to rider and vice versa. The seat-peg-bar
relationship places the handlebars close to the rider and angled for a
highly intuitive riding position. The fuel tank cover is flared just so
around its top edge, providing a large contact patch and contributing to
excellent rider feedback  similar to the new ZX-10R. A narrow rear
sub-frame and seat leading edge provide a slim, highly flexible riding
position for moving around the bike, as well as a shorter reach to the
pavement.

A highly refined fairing and one-piece front fender provide excellent
aerodynamics and airflow to the radiator, along with superb wind
protection for the rider and minimal crosswind buffeting. An inner rear
fender mounted above the swingarm also reduces turbulence and helps keep
the back of the motorcycle aerodynamically clean. The ZX-6Rs instrument
panel provides plenty of at-a-glance information, while a race-spec
adjustable twin-tube Öhlins steering damper with relief valve completes
the track-ready package.

Its all here: power, handling, light weight, advanced technology and
typical Kawasaki reliability  exactly what you need to tame the
racetrack, the mean streets  or both.





Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Features and Benefits

 Lean physique, low mass, forceful power, controllable power delivery
and precise overall control
 599cc inline-four with DFI® is lightweight yet powerful
 Fully adjustable front and rear suspension includes the Showa Big
Piston Front fork (BPF), which offers fantastic wheel and chassis
control
 Lightweight aluminum chassis places the engine in the ideal location
for excellent handling and rider feedback
 Radial-mounted front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master
cylinder offer superb braking power and control
 Race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper comes standard
 Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch offers quick downshifts
without chassis agitation
 Named one of Cycle World magazines 10 best bikes

Lightweight Engine
 Camshafts are made of chrome-moly steel
 Lightweight magnesium engine covers are standard
 Lightweight top injector mounting plate
 Lightweight transmission gears and gear dogs
 Lightweight oil pump and starter gears
 Inlet pressure pulse monitor does away with cam angle sensor, further
contributing to lightness
 Cassette-type transmission makes it easy to quickly swap gear ratios,
reducing set-up time at the track

Massive Mid-range Performance
 Double-bore velocity stacks feature inlets at two different heights
for increased performance in both the mid
 and high-rpm ranges
 Cam and tappet nitriding enables high-load cam profiles for maximum
performance
 Crown-finished pistons
 Molybdenum-coated piston skirts for reduced friction and engine
break-in
 Low-tension piston rings reduce mechanical losses
 Advanced cam chain guides stabilize chain motion and further reduce
mechanical losses
 Exhaust collector layout contributes to superb low
 and mid-range performance while maintaining high-rpm performance

Precise Throttle Control
 Cylindrical guides in the top of the air cleaner box ensure accurately
sprayed fuel mist from the secondary injectors into the intake funnels,
improving combustion efficiency
 Long throttle bodies between oval sub-throttles and round main
throttles yield a smooth intake transition for reduced inlet turbulence
and increased efficiency
 Advanced cylinder porting delivers excellent cylinder filling and
scavenging
 High-current secondary coil circuitry for optimum combustion
efficiency

Lightweight Chassis
 Twin spar aluminum frame is both lightweight and rigid, and places the
engine in the optimum position for superb handling and rider feedback
 The sub-frame is a two-piece aluminum die-casting consisting of a
front and rear section
 The lightweight sub-frame is very narrow for a compact and slim rear
end
 Intake resonator box and supports for the instrument panel and mirrors
are unitized with the ram air duct, contributing to weight savings and
increased rigidity

Tuned Chassis Balance and Mass Centralization
 Frame stiffness around the swingarm pivot and the rear engine mounts
optimizes front-rear rigidity balance
 Engine is rotated forward around the output shaft for steeper intake
angle and excellent CG
 Exhaust layout with a short side muffler keeps the weight low
 Exhaust pre-chamber further contributes to mass centralization

Ergonomics and Chassis Feedback
 Seat-peg-bar relationship places handlebars close to the rider; bars
are angled for a highly intuitive and comfortable riding position
 Fuel tank is flared around its top, similar to the ZX-10R, providing
a large contact patch for excellent rider feedback
 Slim-waisted fuel tank makes it easy for the rider to grip the tank
with their knees, or to hang off in turns
 Sculpted seat allows the rider to shift their body far back on the
rear seat step, helping to reduce rider fatigue
 Steep rake angle for quick steering response and enhanced
communication from the front tire
 Rear brake master cylinder reservoir forward of the swingarm mount
frees up space around the footpeg for simplicity and weight savings

Low Seat Height
 Narrow rear sub-frame makes it easy to reach the ground
 Front of seat is narrow and low for a slim riding position and a short
reach to the pavement

Advanced Suspension
 ZX-6R features Showas Big Piston Front fork (BPF) design for
fantastic wheel and chassis control
 The BPF eliminates many of the internal components used in a
cartridge-type fork, simplifying construction and resulting in lighter
overall fork weight
 The large diameter of the BPFs internal piston allows a reduction in
damping pressure for better feedback and smoother action

Brakes
 Radial calipers and 300mm petal-type discs up front offer superb
braking power and control
 220mm rear petal-type disc
 Rear brake lever is mounted coaxially with the footpeg for excellent
mid-stroke braking efficiency and optimum feel

Race-quality Steering Damper
 A race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper with relief valve and
twin-tube design is fitted as standard equipment

Additional Features
 Highly evolved fairing offers great wind protection and minimizes
cross-wind effects
 Position lamps are integral to the projector beam headlights
 One-piece fender offers excellent aerodynamics
 Inner fender above the swingarm helps to reduce turbulence and keeps
the undertail clean
 Front brake hose routing with a three-way joint at the lower triple
clamp facilitates bleeding air from the brake lines
 Instrument panel gives the rider plenty of information at a glance













{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Homologation Special Edition
|- 
!Year
|2013
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|- 
!Displacement
|599 cc / 36.6 cub in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|67 x 42.5mm
|- 
!Compression
|13.3:1
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|- 
!Induction
|DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
|- 
!Ignition
|TCBI with digital advance
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|94.1 kW / 128 hp @ 14000 rpm
|- 
!Max Power Ram Air
|98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 14000 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 lb-ft @ 11800 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Wet multi-disc, manual
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Sealed Chain
|- 
!Gear Ratios
|1st 2.714 (38/14) 2nd 2.200 (33/15) 3rd 1.850 (37/20) 4th 1.600 (32/20) 5th 1.421 (27/19) 6th 1.300 (26/20) Final reduction ratio 2.688 (43/16)
|- 
!Primary Reduction Ratio
|1.900 (76/40)
|- 
!Frame
|Aluminum perimeter, Rake / trail: 24 deg / 4.0 in.
|- 
!Front Suspension
|41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload,
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|120 mm / 4.7 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|134 mm / 5.2 in.
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper
|- 
!Front Tire
|120/70 ZR17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|180/55 ZR17
|- 
!Rake
|23.5°
|- 
!Trail
|103 mm / 4.0 in.
|- 
!Dimensions
|Length 2090 mm / 82.3 in Width 705 mm / 28.0 in Height 1115 mm /43.9 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1400 mm / 5.1 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|120 mm / 4.72 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|815 mm / 32.3 in.
|- 
!Wet Weight
|191 kg / 421 lb
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

|}
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