Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 super sports car in the test

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Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 put to the test

Impressive sovereignty

600, 636, 600 – and now 636 again. Kawasaki is adding to the displacement, takes it away again, and puts it on again. As you wish. The ZX-6R endures it bravely and meets this fickleness with impressive aplomb.

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 in the test

Ten years ago it was important. Very important. At that time, the assembled motorcycle world racked its brains over what Kawasaki was up to it. 636 instead of 600 cubic centimeters – that was a radical cut in one of the most popular vehicle classes. And especially in racing circles. The new ZX-6R broke out – and made history. Until Kawasaki returned to the original displacement limit in 2007.

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 in the test

Impressive sovereignty

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Informative mix: In the ZX-6R cockpit, analog and digital play together harmoniously.

This impression manifests itself on the test bench. The performance zenith is exactly at 13,000 rpm with 126 hp, while the predecessor only achieved its 122 hp at 14,000 rpm. The comparison with the last 636 unit from 2006 is also interesting (see performance diagram). Here, too, the new engine is above the old one in all speed ranges, especially when it comes to torque.

With regard to the chassis (the frame was taken over from its predecessor), the new ZX-6R has the advantage of the assistance systems in particular. ABS and traction control promised first and foremost increased safety in public life and only in the second instance an even better racetrack performance. And in fact, both the first two levels of the traction control, which can be switched off, as well as the ABS (which can also be switched off) are designed to be more defensive, regulating early and clearly noticeable on wavy or wet surfaces . The superbly adhesive Bridgestone S20 initial tires in special specification "J" ensure that they usually hardly have anything to do under ideal conditions, which quickly establish intimate contact with the road even under the cool and wet and cold test conditions and also with little set- up torque and good self-damping shines. This benefits the ride comfort as well as the 25 millimeter longer spring with 7.5 percent lower spring rate of the shock absorber, while the also redesigned Big Piston fork from Showa reliably cushions and dampens even rough distortions, but at least in terms of response behavior in inhospitable Outside temperatures with a high breakaway torque and therefore a little bit stubborn.

Quite the opposite of the convincing Nissin brake system. Progressively designed, finely dosed and powerful in its effect – the new ZX-6R leaves little to be desired in this respect as well. And so it should above all be a wish that future ZX-6R prospects have. Namely, that it should stand out more clearly in terms of price from the Superbike bolides (which are available here and there as last year’s models for the same money). Only then could the green set theory work.

Technical specifications

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The good side: from the front, the new ZX-6R is an attractive sight.

engine
Water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, bucket tappets, wet sump lubrication, injection, Ø 38 mm, regulated catalytic converter, 315 W alternator, 12 V / 8 Ah battery, mechanically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch (anti- Hopping), six-speed gearbox, chain, secondary ratio 43:16.
Bore x stroke 67.0 x 45.1 mm
Cubic capacity 636 cm³
Compression ratio 12.9: 1
rated capacity 96.4 kW (131 hp) at 13500 rpm
Max. Torque 71 Nm at 11,500 rpm

landing gear
Bridge frame made of aluminum, upside-down fork, Ø 41 mm, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, double disc brake at the front, Ø 310 mm, four-piston fixed calipers, disc brake rear, Ø 220 mm, single-piston floating caliper, ABS, traction control.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17
Tires in the test Bridgestone S20 "J"

Dimensions + weights
Wheelbase 1395 mm, steering head angle 66.5 degrees, caster 101 mm, spring travel f / r 120/134 mm, seat height * 820 mm, weight with a full tank * 196 kg, payload * 178 kg, tank capacity 17.0 liters.
Two year guarantee
Service intervals 6000 km
Colors green / black, white / black
Price 13,195 euros
Additional costs around 180 euros

Readings
Performance
Top speed 260 km / h
acceleration
0-100 km / h 3.4 sec
0-140 km / h 5.1 sec
0-200 km / h 9.8 sec
Draft
60-100 km / h 3.7 sec
100-140 km / h 3.8 sec
140-180 km / h 3.8 sec
Speedometer deviation
Effective (display 50/100) 47/95 km / h
consumption
Country road 4.9 l / 100 km / h
Theor. Range 347 km
Fuel type super

Used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 in Germany

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Used Kawasaki Ninja 636s are rare.

With the 2019 Ninja 636, Kawasaki has brought a new wind to the 600 super sports class, but used copies can still be found on the motorcycle market. Due to the good price-performance ratio of the Ninja 636, many owners keep their bikes, which is why the selection is relatively small. Here is the overview: used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 in Germany.

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