2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R

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2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R

2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R

2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R

 

– 2000 Kawasaki ZX-6R

After taking the lead with the introduction of an all-new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R sportbike in 1998 and remaining strong among competitors in 1999, the new 2000 ZX-6R is poised to have the competition chasing it far into the new millennium.

With its aggressive new looks, thoroughly updated engine, and chassis tweaks, the new ZX-6R is ready to eat the competition on the street or track. One of three new Ninja motorcycles being introduced for 2000, the ZX-6R enhances Kawasaki’s dominating sportbike series. All new all-aluminum cylinder block with electroplated bores, higher compression goes from 11.8:1 to 12.8:1 with semi-hemispherical combustion chamber, shorter intake manifold for increased top-end power and 16-bit microprocessor for more accurate timing. New stick-type ignition coils, twin ram air intake system, magnesium cylinder head cover, oil sump pan and clutch cover. Lighter crankshaft, new generator that puts out more power for the new twin headlights, hexagonal extruded aluminum swingarm with strength-added internal ribbing, front fork offset changed from 30mm to 28mm, and new UNI-TRAK linkage ratio. New damping settings for the adjustable 46mm cartridge fork, multi-dimensional six-piston brake calipers with revised pads, lighter rear brake caliper holder, aerodynamic fairing with lightweight, bright multi-reflector headlights and thinner, lighter electronic speedometer with water temperature gauge, odometer, trip meter and clock.

Specifications:

Model
Ninja ZX-6R

Engine Type
4-stroke, liquid-cooled In-Line Four

Displacement
599 cc.

Bore x Stroke
66 x 43.8 mm.

Compression Ratio
12.8:1

Valve System
DOHC, 16 valves

Carburetion
Mikuni BDSR 36R x 4

Ignition
Digital with K-Tric

Starting
Electric

Transmission
6-speed with Positive Neutral Finder

Frame type
Perimeter, pressed aluminum

Rake / Trail
23.5 degrees / 3.3″

Wheelbase
55.1″

Suspension, Front
46 mm. cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound damping and 10-way compression damping

Suspension, Rear
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with remote-reservoir, gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 20-way compression damping and rebound damping

Tire Front
120/65ZR17

Tire Rear
180/55ZR17

Brakes, Front
Dual 300 semi-floating discs with dual six-piston calipers

Brakes, Rear
Disc with single-piston caliper

Seat Height
31.9″

Fuel Capacity
4.8 gallons

Dry Weight
377 pounds

Specifications are subject to change without notice, in accordance with national regulation and legislations.