Kawasaki is a proud company with a rich performance heritage. Since its introduction 14 years ago, the ZX-6R has claimed its fair share of accolades from this magazine and others. Remaining in the hunt within the highly competitive middleweight class has seen the 6R undergo a half-dozen significant revisions or wholesale redesigns during that time. Peak power is up to an alleged 124.4 bhp at 13,500 rpm-6.5 ponies and 1000 revs higher than the previous Ninja. Double-bore velocity stacks with dual inlets take advantage of the fluid dynamics created by the ram-air duct and airbox shape, smoothing out the power curve. Bore and stroke remain 67.0 x 42.5mm, but overall performance has been enhanced via improved cylinder porting, 12 percent stronger spark and reshaped cams. Molybdenum-treated piston skirts, new main bearing inserts, low-tension piston rings and a revised cam-chain guide reduce friction and mechanical losses. Engine weight has also been reduced, with magnesium case covers saving 610 grams and chromoly cams cutting 400 grams. Careful machining of the transmission, starter and oil-pump gears further eliminates weight. The new Ninja's fuel tank is flared at the edges and concave on top for better rider contact as on the ZX-10R, and also has its big brother's pinched nose and headlight-integrated marker lights. Instrumentation has been reconfigured with a larger digital display and prominent gear indicator. Showa's Big Piston Fork makes its production debut on the '09 ZX-6R, providing smoother, more controlled damping action for better turn-in and front-end feedback. Brake dive is resisted by 37mm pistons with 3.4 times more surface area than those of a cartridge fork, maintaining the same hydraulic force while reducing pressure on the valve stacks. More power, less weight and a ground-breaking fork-what more could you ask for? This bike is all stock except for the M4 exhaust. Like all our bikes this will be fully serviced, inspected and detailed at the time you take delivery. See this and other great deals at www.cyclehunters.com HaldemanAuto/cyclehunters.com 102 Old Ebenezer Rd Lebanon Pa, 17046 717-273-1809
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