Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX- 6R, often just called "Ninja ", a motorcycle category supersports the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki with initially 599 cc, and later 636 cc.
The ZX -6R is built since 1995 and has continuously developed. In some countries of Europe, Asia and Australia, developed in 2002 636cc version is called; internationally uniform is the internal type designation ZX6xxX.
Technology
Common features of all models are red:
- Four -cylinder petrol engine with two overhead camshafts (DOHC ) and 4 valves per cylinder, transversely installed.
- Front forks or upside-down front fork, two-arm swing arm with central spring strut rear.
- Frame made of welded aluminum profiles, six-speed gearbox, electronic ignition.
- Air ram air inlet at high speed allows an increase in performance.
Series
ZX600F
In 1995, the Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja the world's first 600cc supersport bike with aluminum frame out. The ZX600 -F, the internal name, sets the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.6 seconds back, weighs 206 kg with a full tank ( 182 kg dry), has an engine output of 74 kW/100 hp ( version for the German market ) and was produced until 1997. For the worldwide market, the ZX600 -F even had an output of 77 kW/105 hp; on the German market can be found for insurance reasons often the restricted version with 72 kW/98 hp. Various test reports certifying that the motorcycle into the large-scale not previously seen, for road and track equally compatible package of chassis and engine.
ZX600G
After the Japanese competition had caught up with similar performance models, 1998, a new model was introduced, which was a little lighter and stronger with 79 kW and 176 kg dry weight. The design was slightly modified, next to a 6-piston brake front was now used instead of the previous 4- piston design.
ZX600J
The 2000 model differs from its predecessor only slightly in performance; the weight again 3 kg can be saved. The handlebars are now mounted below the triple clamp, which causes a sportier seating position. The panel gets a new color, the shape of the pulpit and the headlight is changed.
ZX636A
After the competition with the Yamaha YZF -R6, the Honda CBR600 and the Suzuki GSX -R 600 the 600 class served as successful, Kawasaki decided in 2002 to an unusual move: The capacity is increased by 6 percent to 636 cc. For sport riders who want to ride in the 600cc race categories, is a ZX- 6RR parallel with 600 cm ³, something different chassis and higher price offered. In fact, tests certify the new engine noticeably better torque and power delivery. The Journal MOTORCYCLE writes in issue 6/2002: " Returns from [ ... ] pulling power, the [ ... ] let the entire 600- competition look old as the hills. "
ZX636B
A year later, many elements are redesigned: The engine now has a fuel injection system, is, unlike some other injection engine, attested a good response in tests. These two throttle valves are used, the lower regulated by the throttle cable, the top of the electronics.
Furthermore, the rated speed is increased by 500 rpm which gives 6 hp more and upgraded the transmission close. Radial -mounted four -piston brakes with four individual pads replace the existing 6-piston system and improve responsiveness and controllability. Front, an upside-down fork is now being used to continue the suspension is adjustable within wide limits and the bike is a total of 9 kg lighter. The compact instrument package includes a, badly readable in sunlight, LCD perimeter tachometer, digital speedometer with large digits, an adjustable shift point indicator and lap timer. In addition, the Ram Air duct moves into the center of the headlight.
In the 2004 model, only the rear suspension is renewed, which is now better matched to lighter riders to continue the color silver is now available.
ZX636C
To catch up in terms of performance to the competition was the 2005 model, the rated speed increased again by 1,000 rpm, the engine now makes 130 hp and 136 hp at 14.000/min charging by the ram -air system; Frame and swingarm have been modified. Following the current trend of the aluminum frame is now painted matte black and the back panel has more curves and integrated turn signals. The exhaust is now managed centrally under the seat out and there are so-called "Wave" discs used. Furthermore, a slipper clutch is installed to reduce the occurring when downshifting braking torque can result at high speed for stamping of the rear wheel. Another authoritative change to its predecessor ZX636B concerned the injection system. The model ZX 636 C has a double injection bank. In addition to the runner, the ZX636 C on an installed above the velocity stacks so-called shower nozzle bank. These are designed as a 3-hole die, and can be switched at a higher engine speed in order to improve the degree of filling of the cylinder. On the other hand, can be improved niedrigerern speeds with only the channel nozzle fuel metering. In addition, the velocity stacks are designed oval which allows a greater intake cross at the same width of the suction.
ZX600P
For 2007, in turn, a new development has been implemented, which was " developed consistently ... racetrack suitability ... " according to information of the manufacturer was. The division into two engine capacity variants is omitted, the engine has 599 cc and reaches 125 hp at 14.000/min. In addition, he had been completely redesigned in order to achieve a more " broad power band "; the compression reaches a unanticipated at production engines value with 13,9:1. Furthermore, the emission standard Euro3 is now fulfilled. Also, the frame and fork are new and the rear suspension is now mounted on a pillow ball joint.
Also new is the gearbox, which is now uncommon designed for a large-scale motorcycle when cassette gearbox and allows the changing of gear ratios to adapt to a race track. The design of housing and front is now aligned with the Big Sister Ninja ZX -10R, the exhaust resulting in a tail pipe with two mouths out under the rear, swingarm and rear are a bit more delicate constructed.
Specifications
Logos
The current Kawasaki Ninja Logo