At the heart of the 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RR sport motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 68.9 Nm (50.8 lb-ft) at 12,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 163.6 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Ninja ZX-6RR measures 164.2 kg (362 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.6 HP/kg (1.68 kg per horsepower). 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-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 298 km/h (185 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2004 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
163.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.6 HP/kg (1.68 kg/HP)
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
Power98.0 HP (71.5 kW))
Torque68.9 Nm (7.0 kgf-m or 50.8 ft.lbs) @ 12000 RPM
Compression13.9:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. DFI with Keihin 38mm Throttle Bodies (4)
IgnitionBattery and coil, TCBI w/electronic advance
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM18000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc
Performance
Top Speed297.7 km/h (185.0 mph)
ExhaustUnder-seat muffler
Chassis
Frame Typematte-black aluminum frame
Rake25.0°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionFront Suspension: 41mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound and Compression Damping,TiSiCN Coating
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound, High and Low Speed Compression Damping, and Ride Height
Rear Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground Clearance119 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/65-17
Rear Tyre180/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Dual 300mm Floating Discs with Radial-Mount, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers
Front Brake Ø268 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Single 220mm Disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight164.2 kg (362.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5968 HP/kg
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel4.50 litres (1.19 US gallons)
Oil Capacity4.00 litres (4.23 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsLime green and green team paint scheme ( as shown ) only.
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