Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2012)

Only we could sharpen a scalpel further still. The 2012 Ninja ZX-6R Performance Edition features a while host of extra touches making it look, sound and perform like no other.

Power. Speed. Handling. Dominance. The Ninja® ZX™-6R Performance Edition packs all this and more underneath its 599cc engine, twin spar aluminum frame and advanced Showa suspension. Whether you’re a street rider or a racer, this bike packs the kind of potent strength that will satisfy even the most discriminating enthusiasts.

The 2012 ZX-6R Performance Edition carries on the tradition of middleweight dominance – started back in 1985 with the revolutionary ZX600-A1 – to a staggering level. And in today’s ultra-competitive 600 supersport market, where technology, racetrack success and streetbike acumen can change dramatically year by year, that’s saying a lot. Don’t believe us? Then ask the many top-level magazines and web sites that picked the current-spec ZX-6R as Best Middleweight. It was an absolutely dominating 600 shootout performance – and one sure to be replicated in 2012 due to the ZX-6R’s track-honed DNA and seamless all-around capability.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Performance
Year:	2012
Category:	Sport
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line four, four-stroke
Power:	126.19 HP (92.1 kW)) @ 14000 RPM
Torque:	66.70 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.2 ft.lbs) @ 11800 RPM
Compression:	13.3:1
Bore x stroke:	67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	TCBI with digital advance
Lubrication system:	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Driveline:	X-Ring Chain
Exhaust system:	Akrapovic exhaust
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
Rake (fork angle):	24.0°
Trail:	103 mm (4.1 inches)
Front suspension:	41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs Compression damping: Stepless Rebound damping: Stepless Spring preload: Fully adjustable (0-15 mm)
Rear suspension:	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount Compression damping: Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) Rebound damping: 25-way Spring preload:Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm)
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	180/55-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	191.1 kg (421.2 pounds)
Seat height:	815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Overall length:	2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width:	711 mm (28.0 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Fuel capacity:	17.03 litres (4.50 gallons)
Other specifications
Factory warranty:	12 months
Color options:	Lime Green/ Metallic Spark Black, Passion Red/ Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Flat Ebony
Comments:	Maximum power with RAM Air is 98.5 kW {134 PS} / 14,000 rpm

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 (2012)

When the Ninja 1000 began last year, Kawasaki has taken a stronghold of the open class sport bikes home. The Ninja 1000, which provides the framework and the engine of his naked brother, the Z1000 provides, but came with full fairing sport bike, was immediately greeted by the media. This helped drive the 1000 Ninja to the list of bestsellers at dealerships across the nation.

Much of the praise came from the do-it-all associated with handling street bike racing technology. And 2012, there will probably be more praise – not much has changed on the 1000 Ninja, which is available with optional ABS. Kawasaki said: “This is a sport that an uppercut aesthetic of the moment when your eyes focus on its offer -. And then the punch with superb all-round performance that you will soon learn to love” Formula for the 1000 Kawasaki Ninja is simple – the chassis has comfortable and powerful / director of the Z1000 to take, and add some stylish body. That’s it. And the resulting product is a machine that is capable of driving all kinds of sports.

And the Z1000 is designed with 10R aspects in mind. The 1043cc DOHC 16-valve inline-four and has a long stroke, which helps the instantaneous power. The engine that drives more than 100 hp using the electronic fuel injection (Keihin 38mm gas organs downwards) connected to a computer tip, oval handles and a cold air intake to the throttle smoothly. All this is connected to a six-speed gearbox is perfect for real world driving.
Kawasaki said, “but the magic of this engine is more about Oomph flexible and easy to use as the numbers of the horses just experienced. This death dependable inline-four produces the kind of power you get from the launch of the curves and road ends in a way that will entertain you – and your travel companions impressed – for the coming year seem to get any more levels, the engine of 1000 Ninja smooth, immediate thrust hardcore sportbike can not match.

This power is easily passed to the smooth runner due to a balance shaft driven by the crankshaft reduces vibration. The Ninja 2012 1000 also features an elegant four-into-2 exhaust system with catalytic converter, a “nice growl without strong” offer and reduces emissions. Part of lightweight aluminum 1000 Ninja Kawasaki liter is similar to reputable, the ZX-10R.Frame cradles the engine from above and bolts of the motor firmly in three places, with the final rubber mounted for vibration isolation and rigidity torisonal supported.

General information
Model:	Kawasaki Ninja 1000
Year:	2012
Category:	Sport
Price as new (MSRP):	US$ 11199. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1043.00 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line four, four-stroke
Compression:	11.8:1
Bore x stroke:	77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Injection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	TCBI with digital advance
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Driveline:	X-ring Chain
Exhaust system:	4-into-2-pre-chamber-into-2 layout.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Aluminum backbone frame
Rake (fork angle):	24.5°
Trail:	102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension:	41 mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension:	Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload / 5.4 in.
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	190/55-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Front brakes diameter:	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	228.0 kg (502.7 pounds)
Seat height:	820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,229 mm (48.4 inches)
Overall length:	2,106 mm (82.9 inches)
Overall width:	790 mm (31.1 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,445 mm (56.9 inches)
Fuel capacity:	18.93 litres (5.00 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
Factory warranty:	12 Months
Color options:	Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Flat Micron Gray, Candy Lime Green/Ebony

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