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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$8,699
MSRP
$10,599
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1998
Introduction Year
2003
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja(R) ZX-6R
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1600 Classic
Year
2005
Year
2005
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
68 / 2.68
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
43.8 / 1.73
Stroke (mm/in)
95 / 3.74
Displacement (cc/ci)
636 / 38.8
Displacement (cc/ci)
1552 / 94.7
Compression Ratio
12.9:1
Compression Ratio
9:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.92 / 2.06 / 1.63 / 1.38 / 1.22 / 1.08
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.66
Final Drive Ratio
2.62
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.5 / 1.59 / 1.19 / 0.97 / 0.78
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
67H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
75H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/65 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16 67H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16 75H
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
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
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
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)
3.7 / 94
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
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 Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.78
Length (ft)
8.22
Width (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Width (in/mm)
40.9 / 1038.9
Height (in/mm)
43.7 / 1110
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.2 / 1400
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.1 / 1678.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 130
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
9.3
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
362 / 164.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
675 / 306.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.69
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.3
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
743 / 337
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.4 / 696
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
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
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Lap Timer
-
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Shift Light Type
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Warranty (Months)
-
Warranty (Months)
12
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
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