Which is the most powerful Kawasaki ZX6R bike?
The 2013 to current generation Kawasaki ZX6R 636 Ninja is one of the most powerful middleweight motorcycles delivered from the factory. To most people the Ninja 636 feels plenty quick and most are satisfied with the bike in stock form. Honestly, I thought it was slow and couldn’t understand why people would own one.
What’s the difference between a ZX 6R and ZX636?
In 2003, there were a number of changes to the ZX-6R, or ZX636 as it is often referred. The engine was fuel injected and engine speed was raised around 500 RPM which resulted in a slight gain in power. Radial-mounted four-piston brakes replaced the previous six-piston brakes and the front forks were now inverted.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX 6R engine work?
In following with what their competitors had already been doing, Kawasaki’s new engine featured a stacked gear arrangement in which the crankshaft, primary drive and countershaft are placed in a triangular format for a shorter, more compact powerplant.
Is there steering damper on Kawasaki ZX 6R 636?
The bike is sold without a steering damper, as customer complaints about the OEM steering damper on previous models prompted Kawasaki to discontinue this feature on subsequent models. The ZX-6R 636 for 2019 has some updates consisting of: Euro4 compliance, KQS quickshifter (up only), updated bodywork and seat, LED headlights and updated dashboard.
What’s the difference between Kawasaki ZX 6R and J series?
Thankfully Kawasaki introduced suspension grease nipples on the J-series ZX-6Rs, so the shock has a better chance of retaining some of its performance than previous efforts. The revised geometry makes for improved cornering and the machine feels considerably lighter than before.
When did the Kawasaki ZX 6R 636cc motor come out?
In 2002 essentially the same bike was released with a 636cc motor bringing even more road-friendly performance. Corrosion is the Kawasaki ZX-6R’s biggest bugbear. If the bike you’re looking at’s been garaged and pampered it should be fine.
Is the pillion seat on a Kawasaki ZX-6R JS?
The fuel tap (hard to find and hard to operate on the move), screen brace, and analogue clocks date the Kawasaki ZX-6R Js. On a positive note the mirrors are excellent, the pillion seat works for about 60 miles and the lights are bright.
How much does servicing a Kawasaki ZX-6R cost?
Annual servicing cost: £500 totally reliable,done 70000 miles only changed wheel and steering head bearings and a rear light bulb A sports bike that is also really good for touring, done over a 1000 miles in a day at least a dozen times no problems when cruising down motorways i wish it had two more gears.