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Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition - [2010]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Kawasaki ZX-6 has a 599cc 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 2010 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 2024 Honda CBR 650 R | 2024cc.2022 Honda CBR 650 R | 2022cc.
Weighing in at 191 kgs (421 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Kawasaki ZX-6 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 128 bhp (95 kW) @ 14000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 49.2 lb-ft (66.7 Nm) @ 11800 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 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 2006 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition.
The 2010 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 670.1 bhp per ton and 257.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 ZX-6 competing with the 2006 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 [688.4 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 Special Edition [688.4 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 257.5 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 1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 EF [282.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1987 Suzuki GSX 1100 EF [282.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.6 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition similar in acceleration to the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (5.5 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 1000 R Black Edition (5.5 secs). This Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition 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 2010 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition and the 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition 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 2008 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer (11.1 secs) and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja (11.1 secs).
The 2010 version of the Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition has a maximum speed of 160mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 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 2010 Kawasaki ZX-6 R Ninja Performance Edition then how about a 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 (171 mph) and the 2003 Yamaha YZF1000 R1 (172 mph).
