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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 - 2027 Specifications and Reviews
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 returns for 2027 with a thoroughly modernised supersport package built around its familiar 636cc inline-four, now making a claimed 124 hp (122.3 hp) at 13,000 rpm (129 hp with ram air) and 71 Nm at 10,800 rpm. Power runs through a 6-speed gearbox with a standard quickshifter and chain final drive, in an aluminium perimeter frame with a fully adjustable 41mm inverted fork and Nissin radial 4-piston front brakes. Standard electronics now include ABS, traction control, four riding modes, a 4.3-inch TFT display, and Bluetooth connectivity, with a fully-fuelled weight of 198 kg. Built in Japan.
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2027 |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed, manual, with quickshifter |
| Torque | 71 Nm (7.00 mkg) @ 10800 RPM |
| Power | 124 hp (122.3 HP) (91.2 kW) @ 13000 RPM (129 hp with ram air) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Capacity | 636 ccm (38.8 cubic inches) |
| Engine details | Fuel injection, 38mm throttle body. 2 ACT (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder. Compression ratio 12.9:1. CO² emissions: 145 g/km. |
| Engine type | 4 cylinders inline, 4-stroke |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17, tubeless |
| Front tire | 120/70-17, tubeless |
| Rear brakes | Single disc, 220mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front brakes | Double Nissin disc, 310mm (12.2 in), radial-mount 4-piston caliper |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, 151mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound) |
| Front suspension | Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 41mm diameter, 120mm travel, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound). Rake: 23.5 degrees. |
| Frame type | Aluminium perimeter |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wet weight | 198 kg (437 lbs), fully fuelled |
| Fuel capacity | 17 liters (4.49 US gallons) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Overall height | 1105 mm (43.50 in) |
| Overall width | 710 mm (27.95 in) |
| Overall length | 2025 mm (79.72 in) |
| Seat height | 830 mm (32.68 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.12 in) |
Other specs | |
| Comments | Standard equipment includes ABS, 4 riding modes, a 4.3-inch TFT colour display, Bluetooth connectivity, traction control, a quickshifter, and a slip-assist clutch. Manufactured in Japan. |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
122.3 hp
Peak Power
Best For
Track90%
City20%
Cornering90%
Daily Riding25%
Touring10%
Passenger20%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Rewards experienced riders most, though standard traction control and multiple riding modes make it more approachable than a full literbike. |
| Purpose | A middleweight supersport built for canyon roads and trackdays, with the 636cc engine giving it a broader, more usable powerband than a 600. |
| Rider Fit | A committed sportbike riding position with rearset pegs and a low clip-on stance; at 198 kg it is light and flickable. |
| Character | A returning icon of the middleweight supersport class, now with modern electronics, a quickshifter, and a TFT dash. |
| Not Ideal For | Not for touring, passengers, or riders wanting a relaxed, upright riding position. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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