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2009 NINJA® ZX™-6R
SUPERSPORT
Professional rider on a closed course.
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unleash
the champion in you
On the track, you’re either the quickest guy in the 600
supersport
all-new 2009 NINJA
599cc DOHC liquid-cooled In-Line Four with chrome-moly
camshafts and ultra-precise digital fuel injection for superior
bottom-end, midrange and peak horsepower, along with
22 pounds less mass for an improved power-to-weight ratio.
The new inverted big-piston fork likewise improves cornering
feel and agility, while a first-in-class steering damper,
sharpened handling and ergonomics, and aggressive new
bodywork serve notice that the new ZX-6R means business –
the business of winning.
AVAILABLE COLOURS: LIME GREEN • CANDY BURNT ORANGE
• CANDY SURF BLUE • SPECIAL MONSTER ENERGY® EDITION EBONY
pack or you’re toast. Which is exactly why the
®
ZX™-6R motorcycle boasts a potent
The first production use
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of Showa’s new Big Piston
Fork (BPF) utilizes simpler
internal damper construction
for lighter weight, better
feedback and smoother
fork action for better
overall handling.
Sharing multiple components
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with the lightweight new
ZX-10R swingarm, the
aluminum ZX-6R unit is
now both lighter and more
rigid. Swingarm includes
rear race-stand bosses for
convenient track-side or
garage support.
Ninja ZX-6R
Professional rider on a closed course.
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One-Year Warranty
Specifications Ninja® ZX™-6R
Engine type
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per
cylinder, In-Line Four
Displacement
599cc
Bore x stroke
67.0 x 42.5mm
Maximum torque
49.2 lb-ft @ 11,800 rpm
Compression
ratio
13.3:1
Fuel system
DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies,
oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle
body
Ignition
TCBI with digital advance
Transmission
6-speed
Final drive
Chain
Rake/trail
24.0 ˚/103 mm (4.1 inches)
Frame type
Aluminum perimeter
Tire, front / rear
120/70-ZR17; 180/55-ZR17
Wheelbase
1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Suspension
front/wheel travel
41mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork
with top-out springs, stepless compression
and rebound damping, fully-adustable
spring preload / 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Suspension
rear/wheel travel
Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK
®
with gas-charged
shock, top-out spring and pillow ball
upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed)
stepless compression damping, 25-way
adjustable rebound damping, fully-
adjustable spring preload / 134 mm (5.3 in.)
Front brake
Dual 300mm petal rotors with dual radial-
mounted, four-piston, four-pad calipers
Rear brake
Single 220mm petal rotor
with single piston caliper
Fuel capacity
17 litres (3.7 gallons)
Seat height
815 mm (32.1 inches)
Curb weight
191 kg (421 pounds)
Length/width/
height
2090 / 705 / 1115 mm
(82.3 / 28.0 / 43.9 in.)
Your new Kawasaki motorcycle comes with a
12-month/unlimited mileage limited factory
warranty. Read the next paragraph to find out
how you can extend your coverage inexpen-
sively, or ask your dealer for details about
the factory warranty and available
extended coverage.
Up to Three Years
Additional Coverage*
Let Kawasaki protect your new
machine for years to come*
with the exclusive Good Times
Protection Plan.
This plan repairs or replaces most
components free of charge if found
defective in material or workmanship. Every-
thing about the plan is easy: There’s no deduct-
ible. It’s honored at every authorized Kawasaki
motorcycle dealer nationwide. It’s transferable
to another owner with no fee. Just ask your
dealer how you can buy additional coverage
of 24 or 36 months depending on the model.
Imagine, for just pennies a day, you can ride
with no worry and no hassle. Just tell
your dealer you want the Good Times
Protection Plan.
* Depending on the program purchased.
Action Photography: Professional riders on a
closed course.
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and ap pro pri ate ap parel.
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SAFE RIDING’S MORE FUN
Ride responsibly. Kawasaki
believes safety begins with
us and continues with you.
Always wear a helmet, eye
protection, and proper
apparel. Passengers, too. Ride
defensively. If riding off-highway,
use authorized areas only. Obey
the Basic Speed Law. Never ride
under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. Riding is more fun on
a well-maintained motorcycle...
follow the instructions in your
owner’s manual. Remember,
riding safe is smart.
To view our complete accessory catalogue,
find your nearest dealer
or take an in-depth tour of
this machine visit:
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