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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$11,699
MSRP
$7,099
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2013
Introduction Year
2015
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja(R) ZX(TM)-6R
Display Name
Vulcan(R) S
Representative Image
No
Representative Image
No
Year
2018
Year
2018
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
135.3 / 101
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower RPM
13500
Horsepower RPM
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
52.4 / 71
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
46.3 / 62.8
Torque RPM
11500
Torque RPM
6600
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (mm/in)
45.1 / 1.78
Stroke (mm/in)
60 / 2.36
Displacement (cc/ci)
636 / 38.8
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Compression Ratio
12.9:1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Turbocharged
No
Turbocharged
No
Supercharged
No
Supercharged
No
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
0
Number Of Carburetors
0
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
58W
Front Tire Speed Rating
59H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
73W
Rear Tire Speed Rating
69H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) Battlax: 120/70 ZR17 58W
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 59H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Bridgestone(R) Battlax: 180/55 ZR17 73W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 69H
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
5.5
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.84
Length (ft)
7.58
Width (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Height (in/mm)
43.9 / 1115
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
54.9 / 1394.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
10.1
Length (ft/in)
6.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
427.8 / 194.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
491.7 / 223
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Detachable
No
Detachable
No
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
Yes
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Pocket
No
Pocket
No
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Lap Timer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Destination Charge
370
Destination Charge
370
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Discs
0
Number Of Discs
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Number Of Cupholders
0
Number Of Cupholders
0
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard