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2008 Ninja Press Release

2008 Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R news and updates
The development of the new Ninja ZX-6R started with a clean slate: pure performance offered by one 599 cm? supersport model instead of two like the years before. Born for the track, the new Ninja ZX-6R corners like bikes of half its displacement but possesses a meaty mile-wide powerband. The Ninja ZX-6R's all-new ultra-high-rpm engine with polished intake ports churns out way more mid-range torque than its predecessors. The result is a nice fat powerband with a linear power curve, for hard-hitting acceleration across the rev range. No other machine in its class offers such an impressive amount of smooth, step-free power, and no other machine revs higher than the new Ninja ZX-6R. Specially designed for ultra-low friction, the compact in-line four delivers highly responsive throttle control, making it easier for riders to adjust their speed and line while cornering. In developing the Ninja ZX-6R's chassis, the Kawasaki engineers concentrated on designing a machine that allows high corner entry speed and high mid-corner speed. Like a bike with much smaller displacement, the Ninja ZX-6R's compact, lightweight chassis allows it to maintain its cornering speed throughout the turn - this is what makes it so much quicker than the other bikes in its class. Cornering speed control is further enhanced by a perfectly balanced combination of slipper clutch and powerful radial-mounted brake calipers. Complementing this track-oriented package are fully adjustable front and rear suspension units and the best aerodynamic package ever. As a result the new Ninja ZX-6R offers the power of a high-performance 600 mated with the nimble handling characteristics of a small-displacement racer - a combination that will put this bike at the head of the pack in 2007.

Ninja ZX6R History

When presented the Kawasaki ZX-6R in 1995, he was the first medium of sport bike with an aluminum frame. He has a dry weight of 401.2 pounds (182.0 kg), wet weight of 454 pounds (206 kg) and was capable of accelerating 0-60 mph (97 kph) in just 3 , 6 seconds.
1997 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
1997 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

With competition from Honda CBR600F4i, Suzuki GSX-R600, and Yamaha YZF-R6 increasingly aggressive, Kawasaki decided to make a unique model for the year 2003. It has increased the capacity of the traditional 600 cc (37 ft) to 636 cc engine (38.8 ft). For riders who need a bike to travel restrictions course, Kawasaki has also made available a limited production 599 cc (36.6 ft) version called the Ninja ZX-6RR, but the 636 cc (38.8 ft.) ZX-6R would be the main mass of average production sport bike.
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

2003 brought many changes to the ZX-6R. The engine is now fuel-injected engine speed has been raised around 500 rpm, which led to a slight gain power. Radiaux mounted on 4-piston brakes replaced the 6 pistons brakes and front fork are now reversed. Chassis improvement has led to increased stiffness and less weight. A digital dashboard has also been established and greater dynamic air inlet moved to the centre on the lighthouse. The motorcycle carried over to the 2004 model year with only minor changes colors. The ZX-6R won the Supersport category for Masterbike 2004 and placed 3rd overall. For information on models 2003/2004 was $ 7999 USD.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

In 2005, Kawasaki again revised the ZX-6R. Engine speed increased again from 1000 rpm resulting in 105 hp (78 kW) to 12250 rpm. [1] The frame and swingarm have been updated, but the main changes compared to his predecessor lies in the design. The aluminum frame is now painted flat black, fairings are more rounded and integrated turn signals have been used (model). The exhaust is now centrically under the seat (a configuration commonly called a undertail exhaust). Most of these changes are reflected in the 599 cc ZX-6RR. For the second consecutive year, the ZX-6R again won the category award for Supersport Masterbike 2005 and placed 3rd overall. The motorcycle carried over to the 2006 model year with minor modifications to the suspension and new color schemes. The 2005/2006 ZX-6Rs grew an MSRP of $ 8699 USD.
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Ninja 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

After several years of offering 636 cc ZX-6R street and use entirely separate 599 cc ZX-6RR displacement limited racing classes, offering only a Kawasaki ZX-6R in 2007, he moves and 599 cc. In previous years the ZX-6R engines are all built on the same basic design, but the brand new engine for 2007 has been redesigned crankcase. In response to what their competitors have already done so, the new engine Kawasaki has a gear stacked arrangement in which the crankshaft, primary countershaft drive and are placed in a triangular format for a shorter, more compact drive. It is now about 40 mm in both small length and width, said to give greater cornering clearance. By using an old 250 cc Grand Prix race as the ZX-6R's chief development rider, Tomomi Manako, Kawasaki claims an emphasis was placed on the rails of use. Framework, swing arm, suspension, brakes, and body are completely redesigned and the bike very few parts of the previous model. For information was raised to $ 8999 USD and the ZX-6R is expected to carry over the 2008 model year with only minor changes colors.

2001 Ninja Review

Although largely unchanged this year (except for new paint jobs), we wanted to ride the ZX-6R with a different objective. As the most ergonomically comfortable bike in the classroom, with the biggest plus ear protection, we wanted to assess the ZX-6R street as a bicycle alone, and with an emphasis on sport touring. We wanted to test our theory that a 600 can be an excellent sport tourism, with less weight and at least equal to the performance dedicated to sport hikers (including many mid-range power - a feature of the ZX-6R Central) .

The first thing you notice on the 6R striking are the new graphics (in our situation, a combination of yellow, white and Deep Purple) and, sitting on the bike, his comfort. The ZX-6R is the right driving position of the harvest of 600, while remaining fairly athletic dedication for sport riders. The driving position comfortable, even more behind large, protective fairing - more clearly the protection of the current 600.

The scope bar is reasonable, and they are higher than most other bikes in the class. In addition, the footpegs are low enough to hold even greater sense of riders too narrow. The stakes also have a rubber surface, for less vibration and longest distance comfort purely metal dowels offer.

In addition to R6 Yamaha, Kawasaki ZX-6R is the last carbureted bike in class 600. That means you'll have to warm up this bike more than some competitors machines. Throttle response, although very good for a carbureted bike, does suffer in comparison to the new Honda and Suzuki F4i the GSX-R600 (both with new systems, fuel injection). However, once hot and ready to go, the ZX-6R Central is smooth and supple. Arguably, at least, it is the best engine 600 of the street, with mid-range power that rivals or exceeds the competition. Kawasaki is still in full force this year, however, by some 600 others, including the powerful Suzuki GSX-R.

But this trial has highlighted the real world, where mid-range power is king. Between 6000 and 10000 rpm, the Kawasaki is strong and powerful, and delivers a soul and entertaining exhaust note (something Kawasaki Ninjas have long been known for).

On the highway, the ZX-6R engine is very good. The vibration levels are lower than most of the 600 competitors with Kawasaki, and the fairing of protection is the most popular highway at high speeds. The mid-range power makes a simple question, although, like all 600, the ZX-6R, it will demote or two to enter the meat of its power.

The ZX-6R comes with popular Dunlop D207 tires. An unusual series 65 front tire is supposed to combine the best of the series 70 largest and Shorter 60 series rubber, stability and fast turning. The steep, two-stringers aluminium chassis and beefy 46mm front fork combined with these tires create quickly, but stable handling. Indeed, this is the ZX-6R treatment in the street, as much as anything else, which led the press to Gush on this model when it was renovated last year. The bike is extremely easy to ride, and generates a high level of confidence.

The ZX-6R has perhaps still the best modulated brakes before in the company. The passage last year focused differential, six-piston calipers and a new block comprising makes a big difference both in print and power pure and simple. The brakes are still pending, and perhaps my favorite.

With a lot of adjustment, Kawasaki suspension can be made depending on the tastes of most riders. Our only complaint is a hardness at high speed compression damping in the front fork. Something that we found particularly rough crossing the road (potholes, for example). Most of the time, the suspension has worked well with the rest of the package, and contributed to the good handling around cycling.

The six-speed is well placed ratios, and gear engagement is not a problem. Finding neutral was an occasional problem, however. For some reason, it is very difficult to find neutral while coasting to a stop, for example.

The ZX-6R of the instrumentation is relatively complete, including a clock and the engine temperature gauge coolant. The analog speedometer is a bit unusual these days (other bikes in the class went to digital speedometer), but is easy to read. The only missing element of his instrumentation is a gauge of gas - a function, you miss most about travel. Fortunately, the ZX-6R has a pretty good range of reserve, if you need.

You've probably realized that we love Kawasaki ZX-6R. There are many reasons, but they can be summarized like this. We love the comfort of a sport Tourism, with flickability a light, hard-core sportbike thrown in. At 80 to 100 pounds lighter than sport devoted many hikers, and roughly the same level of comfort ( and at a price much lower), Kawasaki ZX-6R is a difficult fight to the streets. It also proves our theory that some 600 today have many mid-range engine performance in sport for a good hike. In the real world, 2001 ZX-6R is simply a large motorcycle in a position to satisfy a large group of riders street.

2008 ZX 6R