A cutting edge race bike
The Kawasaki ZX6R (599cc) model is destined specifically to be a race bike as the 636 version would break the rules.
The bike has proven itself on the track for years winning countless races within the supersport classes at all levels of racing.
The Kawasaki ZX6R won the 2016 world supersport championship by a landslide also winning in 2015 and 2012. This proves that this bike is a true race machine.
It's big piston forks married with the rear shock provides cutting edge handling and super fast steering. The 599cc engine making power all the way to the redline and brakes that will stop the bike on a sixpence combined to deliver a class beating motorcycle.
To keep everything in check and stable Kawasaki have fitted a race quility Ohlins stearing damper not just functional but easy on the eye too.
If it is a road or trackday bike that you are looking for we would suggest the Kawasaki ZX6R 636 version.
MASS CENTRALISATION AND FRAME RIGIDITY
Revised rigidity around the swingarm pivot and the rear engine mounts optimises front-rear rigidity balance. The engine is mounted with a steeper cylinder bank angle. Rotated around the output shaft. The result is improved turning performance and easier turn-in.
POWERFUL BRAKES
Large-diameter semi-floating 300 mm stainless-steel front petal deliver formidable stopping power. 6 mm thick, the discs are able to withstand the rigors of circuit riding. Powerful radial-mount calipers give a very direct feel at the lever. Radial-pump master cylinder ensures excellent touch and offers superb control.
INSTRUMENTATIONS
Even professions racers occasionally lose track of what gear they’re in. The large numerical gear position sensor gives instant information to the rider — especially useful should a mis-shift occur. (11MY shown)
PRECISE THROTTLE CONTROL
Cylindrical guides added to the top of the air box ensure more accurately sprayed fuel mist from the secondary injectors. With fuel more precisely directed into the intake funnels, combustion efficiency and power delivery is improved.
ADJUSTABLE BACK-TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH
Adjustable back-torque limiting clutch helps reduce rear-wheel hop that may occur when downshifting at high rpm.
STRONG MID-RANGE POWER
Double bore intake funnels (“velocity stacks”) feature inlets at two different heights, allowing performance increases in both the mid- and high-rpm ranges. Optimised cam nitriding (NV) and tappets with increased durability enabled the use of high-load cam profiles which improve overall performance.
FRONT SUSPENSION
BPF technology is one of the great contributing factors to the Ninja ZX-6R’s great composure under braking. Compared to a cartridge-type fork of the same size, the BPF features a main piston almost twice the size (φ37 mm vs φ20 mm on ZX600P); oil inside the BPF acts on a surface area almost 4 times the size. Compression and rebound damping adjustment are located at the top of each fork tube. Preload adjustment is at the bottom.
RACE-QUALITY STEERING DAMPER
An adjustable Öhlins steering damper with relief valve and twin-tube design is fitted as standard equipment. The second tube, which acts like a reservoir tank, and the damper internals, ensure stable damping performance even under racing conditions. (Even if the damping fluid in the cylinder gets hot it will not froth.) The damper unit has an integral clamp so that piston motion is not hindered.
DUAL THROTTLE VALVES
Late-model sport bikes often use large-bore throttle bodies to generate high levels of power. However, with large diameter throttles, when a rider suddenly opens the throttle, the unrestricted torque response is anything but gentle and often more than the rider can handle. Dual throttle valve technology was designed to tame engine response while contributing to performance.
On fuel-injected models, throttle bodies generally have only one throttle valve per cylinder. On models with dual throttle valves, there are two throttle valves per cylinder: in addition to the main valves, which are physically linked to the throttle grip and controlled by the rider, a second set of valves, opened and closed by the ECU, precisely regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural, linear response. With the air passing through the throttle bodies becoming smoother, combustion efficiency in improved and power is increased.
Like other Kawasaki engine management technology, Dual Throttle Valves were designed with the philosophy of "following the rider's intention, while providing natural-feeling support." They are featured on many Kawasaki models.