2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition Specs and Review

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Special Performance – By default only the figure of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been labeled as motor racing. But for his fans in the UK, Kawasaki added a special line-up nicknamed 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Special Performance. Yup, the difference immediately visible on the front. The reason, Kawasaki has equipped with a windshield that is more convex and aerodynamic, and made ​​from scratch resistant.

Power, Speed, Handling,and Dominance. 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition packs all this and more underneath its 599cc engine, twin spar aluminum frame and advanced Showa suspension. Whether you're a street rider or a racer, this bike packs the kind of potent strength that will satisfy even the most discriminating enthusiasts.

Performance for 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition continues the tradition of domination middleweight - began in 1985 with the revolutionary Kawasaki ZX600-A1 - at a dizzying. And in today's ultra-competitive market where 600 supersport track the success of technology and access to bike street can change dramatically from year to year, that's saying something. Do not believe us? Then ask the number of top magazines and websites, which chose the current-spec Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R as the best Middleweight. It was an absolutely dominant performance 600 Shootout - and one sure to be repeated in 2012 due to the ZX-6R DNA and sharpened easily track all round capabilities.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition - UK/European Specifications/Technical Details
UK/EU MSRP Price: See UK/European Kawasaki Dealer for pricing.

ENGINE

• Engine type :Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four 
• Displacement : 599 cm³ 
• Bore x stroke : 67.0 x 42.5 mm 
• Compression ratio : 13.3:1 
• Valve/Induction system : DOHC, 16 valves 
• Fuel system : Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection 
• Ignition : Digital 
• Starting : Electric 
• Lubrication : Forced lubrication, wet sump

TRANSMISSION

• Transmission : 6-speed, return, cassette 
• Final Drive : Sealed chain 
• Primary reduction ratio : 1.900 (76/40) 
• Gear ratios: 1st : 2.714 (38/14) 
• Gear ratios: 2nd : 2.200 (33/15) 
• Gear ratios: 3rd : 1.850 (37/20) 
• Gear ratios: 4th : 1.600 (32/20) 
• Gear ratios: 5th : 1.421 (27/19) 
• Gear ratios: 6th : 1.300 (26/20) 
• Final reduction ratio : 2.688 (43/16) 
• Clutch : Wet multi-disc, manual

FRAME

• Frame type : Perimeter, pressed-aluminium 
• Rake/Trail : 24? / 103 mm 
• Wheel travel, front : 120 mm 
• Wheel travel, rear : 134 mm 
• Tyre, front : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 
• Tyre, rear : 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) 
• Steering angle, left / right : 27? / 27?

SUSPENSION

- Suspension, front 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs

• Compression damping: Stepless
• Rebound damping: Stepless
• Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm)

- Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount

• Compression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed)
• Rebound damping: 25-way
• Spring preload:Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm)

BRAKES

- Brakes, front

• Dual semi-floating 300 mm (x t6 mm) petal discs
• Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston (aluminium), 4-pad, Nissin

- Brakes, rear

• Single 220 mm (x t5 mm) petal disc
• Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston, Tokico

DIMENSIONS

•  (L x W x H) : 2,090 mm x 710 mm x 1,115 mm 
• Wheelbase : 1,400 mm 
• Ground Clearance : 120 mm 
• Seat height : 815 mm 
• Fuel capacity : 17 litres 
• Curb Mass : 191 kg

PERFORMANCE

• Maximum power : 94.1 kW {128 PS} / 14,000 rpm 
• Maximum power with RAM Air : 98.5 kW {134 PS} / 14,000 rpm 
• Maximum torque : 66.7 N.m {6.8 kgf.m} / 11,800 rpm