Editing Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Special Edition

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = [[Kawasaki]] ZX-6R Ninja Special Edition
|image            = [[File:Kawasaki-ZX6R-SE-08--1.jpg|frameless|Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Special Edition]]
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = Kawasaki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2008
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 13.9:1
|top_speed        = 252.1 km/h / 156.4 mph
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = TCBI with Digital advance
|spark_plug       = NGK, CR 9 E
|battery          =
|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            = Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
|suspension       =Front: 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with top-out springs, stepless rebound damping, stepless compression 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 210mm disc,1 piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/65 ZR17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|180/55 ZR17}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 1405 mm / 55.3 in.
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 820 mm / 32.3 in.
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 17 Litres / 4.5 gal
|oil_capacity     =
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}}

It could reach a top speed of 252.1 km/h / 156.4 mph.  

==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 13.9:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 120/65 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 210mm disc,1 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  41 mm inverted cartridge fork with top-out springs, stepless rebound damping, stepless compression 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 Special Edition was fitted with a 17 Litres / 4.5 gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1405 mm / 55.3 in. long.  
== Photos ==
[[File:Kawasaki-ZX6R-SE-08--1.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Special Edition]]
[[File:Kawasaki-ZX6R-SE-08.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Special Edition]]

== Overview ==

Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja Special Edition


















On the race track, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has already proven
to be a winner and plans on taking its success on the streets, where riders
will find it difficult to criticize and easy to fall in love with.

Kawasakis key of success on the track was the bikes ability to handle easy,
take corners fast and sustain that feel with even more power when opening the
throttle, so this is what they implemented on the 2008 street legal model
also.

Every rider wishes to enjoy two
wheels excitement on the best motorcycle in the class that he considers
himself ready for and back in 1995, when the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R was first
introduced, everybody knew who the leader was. The 600cc Ninja was placed way
up front its competition with the help of its aluminum frame (a big first for
the entire category), lightweight (401.2 lb) and great engine performance.



In the 90s, Kawasakis middleweight became known as the fastest accelerating
middleweight motorcycle to ever see the streets (0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds) and,
of course, it was identified with the help of its green color.

In 2002, Kawasaki decided that
they have to remain class-leaders and in a desperate attempt, the cylinder
capacity was increased from 600cc to 636cc. The bodywork was redesigned,
resulting in a sportier looking machine.
For 2003, the Japanese
manufacturer continued by improving the engines performance with a fuel
injection system which extracted more power from the four-cylinder engine.
Now that the bike disposed of more horses, the rest of its features were
adapted to the change. The chassis became lighter and stronger (an always
benefic change) and the brakes now featured four pistons instead of six.





From now on the bike would suffer upgrades at every two years and 2004
model year was not among those years.

For 2005 the bikes engine became a quicker-revving unit (12,250 rpm)
developing 105 hp and the frame and swingarm were upgraded. 2005 model
year features a completely redesigned fairing, under seat exhaust and a
black-painted aluminum frame. The 2005 model gave a big clue on how the
bike will look in the future while the 2006 only received some new color
changes.

The 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R proves that engineers and designers really
did their homework as the bike was totally redesigned. The engines
cylinder capacity was decreased back to 599cc and tuned for high-revving
performance. Also, the bike is more compact and a greater sharp-handler.
2007 model year carries over to 2008 without major changes.
Competition
It is easy to name a bikes competition, but hard to find the closest
competitor for the 2008 Ninja ZX-6R as every Japanese manufacturer has
entered the race with some very successful models.
Honda has definitely caught the big wave with the 2008 CBR600RR as the
bike is fitted with Dual Stage Fuel Injection, Pro-Link rear suspension,
and HESD electronic steering damper, all destined to properly value the
599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder. Featuring aerodynamic fairing
and windscreen, the CBR600RR defines racing looks.

The completely new Yamaha YZF-R6 is one of the greatest middleweight
sport bikes out there and it makes a great impression with the help of
its 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves,
including YCC-I, Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake. This one doesnt feature
an under seat exhaust, but it does have the sleekest looking fairing in
its category.
Last but not least, Suzuki GSX-R600 is characterized by the compact
combination of chassis and a 599cc, four-stroke, four-cylinder,
liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve engine. The bike is equipped with advanced
electronics, effective suspension and radial-mount brakes to not only
make great power and accelerate quickly, but to handle efficient, also.
Frankly, this bike looks like a Green arrow or a Candy Plasma Blue,
Yellow or Ebony one. Kawasaki has the talent of creating sleek looking
motorcycles with ease and this makes a product truly aerodynamic and an
eye catcher.

The front of the fairing is defined through a central ram air duct
designed to create a smooth pass towards the windscreen. On each side,
theres a stylish headlight, each requiring space which creates better
air flow towards the riders elbows when riding at high speed.

Each side of the fairing also features the very necessary and
smooth-looking integrated signal lights with the Ninja handwriting
above.

The fuel tank, seat and rear end are all designed to properly
accommodate the rider and make it feel and act as an integrated part of
the motorcycle. Frame, swingarm, and virtually everything that isnt
faring or rim was painted matte black for more rough apparel and
beautiful contrasts.
{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Kawasaki ZX-6R Special Edition
|- 
!Year
|2008
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|- 
!Displacement
|599 cc / 36.6 cub in.
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|67 x 42.5 mm
|- 
!Compression
|13.9:1
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|- 
!Induction
|DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
|- 
!Lubricationn
|Wet sump
|- 
!Ignition
|TCBI with Digital advance
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Spark Plug
|NGK, CR 9 E
|- 
!Motor Oil
|Synthetic, 10-60
|- 
!Max Power
|91.9 kW /125 hp @ 14000 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|66 Nm / 6.73 kg-m / 48.7 lb-ft @ 11700 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|X-ring chain
|- 
!Gear Ratios
|1st 2.92 / 2nd 2.06 / 3rd 1.72 / 4th 1.45 / 5th 1.27 / 6th 1.15:1
|- 
!Frame
|Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
|- 
!Front Suspension
|41 mm inverted cartridge fork with top-out springs, stepless rebound damping, stepless compression damping, fully-adjustable spring preload
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|120 mm / 4.5 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
|133 mm / 5.2 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 210mm disc,1 piston caliper
|- 
!Front Tire
|120/65 ZR17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|180/55 ZR17
|- 
!Rake
|25°
|- 
!Trail
|109 mm / 4.3 in
|- 
!Dimensions
|Length 2105 mm / 82.9 in Width 720 mm / 28.2 in Height 1125 mm / 44.2 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1405 mm / 55.3 in.
|- 
!Seat Height
|820 mm / 32.3 in.
|- 
!Dry-weight
|167 kg / 368 lbs
|- 
!Wet-weight
|190 kg / 418 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|17 Litres / 4.5 gal
|- 
!Standing ¼ Mile
|11.2 sec
|- 
!Top Speed
|252.1 km/h / 156.4 mph

|}
== Videos ==
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