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Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja - [2018]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Kawasaki ZX-6 has a 636cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2018 ZX-6 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZX-6's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 192 kgs (423 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 2018 Kawasaki ZX-6 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 636cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 131 bhp (97 kW) @ 13500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 52.4 lb-ft (71.0 Nm) @ 11500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZX-6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2018 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja.
The 2018 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja has a Power to weight ratio of 682.2 bhp per ton and 272.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 ZX-6 competing with the 2003 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa [702.8 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa [702.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZX-6 generating around 272.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Suzuki VZ 1600 Marauder [297.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda CRF 1000 L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sport [297.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja similar in acceleration to the 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 (5.4 secs) and the 2020 Suzuki Katana 1000 (5.4 secs). This Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2018 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja and the 2017 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja
When talking about the performance of the 2018 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2017 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (11.1 secs) and the 2011 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (11.1 secs).
The 2018 version of the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja has a maximum speed of 160mph.
Top Speed of the 2018 ZX-6 equals the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2018 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja then how about a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 (171 mph) and the 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (172 mph).
Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator
Engine Capacity: 997 cc
Top Speed: 131 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.9 secs @ 113 mph
