2006 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX-6R

2006 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX-6R pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$8,699
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1998
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja(R) ZX-6R
Year
2006
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
52 / 70.5
Torque RPM
11500
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
68 / 2.68
Stroke (mm/in)
43.8 / 1.73
Displacement (cc/ci)
636 / 38.8
Compression Ratio
12.9:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.92 / 2.06 / 1.63 / 1.38 / 1.22 / 1.08
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.66
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
65
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
55
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/65 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/55 ZR17
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.78
Width (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Height (in/mm)
43.7 / 1110
Wheelbase (in/mm)
54.7 / 1389.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
9.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
362 / 164.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.69
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Height
Low
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
User Reviews
17 reviews
  • 636 again
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 23, 2015

    My first bike was a 636 scared the confidence out of me, so I got rid of it and purchased a 650. Instant regret huge mistake. Just bought a 2006 636 feel at home again. Never going to let it go.

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  • First bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 01, 2012

    I got this as my first bike in the middle of winter because I finally got my license and there was a great deal on one. Before buying the 636, I test drove an '04 R6 and it was nowhere near as good. I've put about 400 miles on it so far and it is doing amazing.

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  • Epic Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 01, 2010

    I found a review in a sportbike mag that suggested buying this bike used, it has been fantastic. The seat is comfortable i could ride for hours, the engine is beefy and smooth, it will make you respect it which i like. Its so fun i even go on rides when its freezing outside, just gotta make sure ...

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  • Way better than the CBR!
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Aug 31, 2010

    This bike is perfect in every way, and is much better that a cbr in all caragories!

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  • zx6r
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 03, 2010

    By far the best 600cc sportbike i have ever riden. Most reilable one two never had any troubles with it.

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  • zx6r ninja
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 12, 2009
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  • Owner of a 06 636
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 02, 2009

    I rode my bike for little over a month it was smooth. first rider but i picked it up quick someone raced off in it and put a hole in the gas tank he needed surgery on his face n toe loved the bike im hoping to get her back on the road soon I fukd up

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  • My favorite by far!
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 01, 2009

    Had this bike for a little over a year now.. Came from a GSX-R 600... Better in the turns, more comfortable seat, better throttle response, smoother ride, 10X sexier! lol

    Love this bike more than anything! Made me a Kawasaki rider for life.. Used to love Suzuki, been on GSX-R 750 and 1K and ...

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  • 636
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 29, 2009

    This bike is amazing it has all the power i need and great handling on the roads. I have had Honda's and Suzuki's also and this is by far the best bike out there in its class

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  • 39597 miles and counting
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 05, 2009

    Do most of my work my self this bike is great for a starter, i treat the bike well and she treats me well

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  • wow....
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 15, 2008

    I just got an 2006 636 as my first bike. It's lowered, has an Andrews Race cam, full race fairings, Tokico calipers and rotors front and rear, and a smaller rear sproket. I just went for my first ride today and OMG was that the best thing ever. I can't wait to go out and ride more and more. The only ...

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  • The perfect sportsbike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 05, 2008

    I own this bike now for the third year. Except for a small lowside on the racetrack I've never had any problems. Well, the battery runs empty in the winter if you don't unplug it.

    Apart from this it's really reliable and astonishing fuel economic, even going at a faster pace. Oil choice ...

    Since I live in germany I often ride at speeds in excess of 100mph and found this bike to be pretty stable yet responsive. However it's not as comfortable (and stable) as a, say, ZZR-1200. I've had only very rare occasions where I wanted to have more power, or, to be more specific, more torque.

    Therefore I've ridden a ZX-10R for a day for comparison and found it, well, a blast- but less challenging to ride.

    The ZX-6R is a fun bike, compared to the ZX-10R. However, it's still hard work to ride it, unlike some smaller capacity or more ergonomic bikes. Riding it aggressively is difficult and exhausting.

    I wouldn't recommend it as a commuter bike (it's not good for the engine anyway to run for short distances), I cannot recommend it as a plaything- it's too dangerous if you don't put a lot of time and effort in, as is every supersport bike. It'd be the perfect trackbike if it wasn't for the odd 636ccm which renders it useless for most competetions. Yet who wants to beat this baby on a track- get a cheap track bike for this, preferably a Honda ;)

    If you're up to it and like it this way I absolutely recommend this bike. I will keep mine forever, although I'm looking for a fun bike right now, maybe a supermoto which is good for commuting as well. But it's simply a joy to ride, it's reliable, it's fuel economic (can't say this for other costs, tires e.g. cost a fortune), it can do anything you want it to do- I wouldn't want to ride anything else most of the times. I even use it for my holidays, travelling 600km+ a day on backroads is what this baby was built for. Well, a ZZR-1200 could do that too, but I like it a bit more sportive.

    Two-up riding is possible but uncomfortable- for both. I guess that's the fate of the pillion seat. A bank is way more convenient.

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  • Nice Bike
    By  (I am an Enthusiast) on Oct 29, 2008

    I really enjoyed this bike. I have a friend who owned this bike and really enjoyed it as well. My only complaint would be the hard seat which is typical for Kawasaki products.

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  • The ZX-6R Rocks!!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 18, 2008

    I got my ZX-6R back in April of '06 and still love riding it every chance I get. The bike has been so reliable and still handles amazingly. I have the limited edition that was available back in '06, and almost every trip out and about someone is ofering to buy it!! If you get the chance to buy ...

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  • Awesome bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 07, 2008

    Ive had a zx6r for over a year now and i wouldnt trade it for any other bike. Its relatively comfortable for a super-sport and its so fast and maneuvarable. More mid range torque than any other bike in its class makes it feel so much more powerful. It has also been a very reliable machine. The only ...

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  • The perfect bike!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 25, 2008

    I've had several bike in the last 20 years, but this bike is perfect for all I need and want from a sport bike. I was going to buy the ZX10R but that bike will KILL me the way I drive. Overall the bike offers all great things without to much or to little, but the Qualty is not the best. I rate it ...

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  • 636'n
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 18, 2008

    my 2006 zx6r was my first motorcycle. I bought it used from a dealership and instantly fell in love with it. It is quick, fuel efficient and attractive. The only thing that I wanted to change was that sissy stock muffler because I actually wanted to hear my bike, but if you like quiet than you definitely ...

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