Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 relies on a 636 cc (38.8 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 131 HP (95.6 kW) at 13,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 71 Nm (52.4 lb-ft) at 7,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 206 HP per liter and a 6,300 rpm working window between peak torque (7,200 rpm) and peak power (13,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja ZX-6R 636 measures 194 kg (428 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.68 HP/kg (1.48 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,395 mm (54.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2013 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
206 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.68 HP/kg (1.48 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,200–13,500 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement636.0 ccm (38.81 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power131.0 HP (95.6 kW)) @ 13500 RPM
Torque71.0 Nm (7.2 kgf-m or 52.4 ft.lbs) @ 7200 RPM
Compression12.9:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 45.1 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc, manual
DrivelineSealed chain
Chassis
Frame TypeTwin spar, pressed-aluminium
Rake27.0°
Trail101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs. Compression damping
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock. Compression damping
Rear Travel134 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1395 mm (54.9 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs.
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.194.0 kg (427.7 pounds)
Seat Height830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1115 mm (43.9 inches)
Overall Length2085 mm (82.1 inches)
Overall Width705 mm (27.8 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebon, Pearl Blizzard White/Metallic Flat Raw Titanium
Notes
Maximum power with RAM Air 101 kW {137 PS} at 13,500 rpm.
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Transmission
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