2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 R relies on a 636 cc (38.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 68.0 x 43.8 mm (2.7 x 1.7 inches) with a 12.9:1 compression ratio.
The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2005 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement636.0 ccm (38.81 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression12.9:1
Bore x Stroke68.0 x 43.8 mm (2.7 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel injection with (4) 38mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin spar aluminum
Front Suspension41mm inverted cartridge fork with rebound and compression damping, plus spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionBottom-link UNI-TRAK® with gas-charged shock, stepless compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out spring
Rear Travel132 mm (5.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/65-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Semi-floating petal discs with dual radial-mounted, four-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Petal disc with single-caliper piston.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsLime Green / Flat Stoic Black, Metallic Raw Titanium / Flat Stoic Black, Candy Plasma Blue / Flat Stoic Black, Pearl Magma Red / Flat Stoic Black
Use this page to compare this motorcycle by its real specifications, not only by model name. Focus on the details that affect fit, comfort, handling, range and ownership.
Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
Brake setup is worth comparing if you ride in traffic, mountains or with a passenger.
Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
