Built around Kawasaki's sport motorcycle platform, the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Monster Energy pairs a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) with a 13.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Ninja ZX-6R Monster Energy measures 191.1 kg (421 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression13.3:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 24 deg / 4.0 in.
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum perimeter
Rake24.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear SuspensionBottom-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 / 5.2 in.
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight191.1 kg (421.2 pounds)
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other
Color OptionsMetallic Diablo Black with special Monster Energy® graphics
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Transmission
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