KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-6R (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, a middleweight motorcycle that came with a brand new 636cc engine, 37cc more that the previous model.

The new engine featured a larger displacement and was tweaked for more low-mid range torque that made it more suitable for the open road and racetrack while delivering more power and torque compared to its previous siblings.

As for the power figures, the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R had its heartbeat set by a 636cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 131 hp with a peak at 13,500 rpm and 71 Nm ( 52 lb-ft) of torque available at 11,500 rpm.

Also, the bike was fitted with a new power mode selector, located on the left side of the handlebar, that gave the rider a choice between 80 percent engine output in the low setting and 100 percent in the high setting.

In addition, the model featured a new three-mode Kawasaki Traction Control (K-TRC) system with three mods available, with mode one offered maximum racetrack performance, mode two offered sporty street performance, and mode three eliminated wheel spin on slippery surfaces, but also the system featured an on/off switch.

Other redesigned features included the clutch with assist and slipper functions based on racetrack testing and rider feedback, redesigned brakes with new highly-rigid radial-mount monobloc Nissin calipers with larger 310 mm floating petal discs on the front, and as an optional feature, the bike was available with a redesigned ABS.