Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, the iconic supersport returns to the market with a stunning price

We live in an era in which most manufacturers have included some large-capacity motorcycle in their range, equipped with as much technology as possible and increasingly showing off aerodynamic designs that are of little use on the open road. This has meant that the mid-capacity sport bikes, so coveted and dreamed of years ago, have gradually disappeared, although brands like Kawasaki still let us dream.

Well, we don’t really need to dream, because it is a reality: Kawasaki is bringing the iconic Ninja ZX-6R back to the European market and, as could only be expected, it does so with its 636 cc engine adapted to current European regulations, combined with today’s technology and a fully renewed look.

2021 marked the end in Europe of a model that had always stayed at the cutting edge and was among the most sought-after because of emission regulations. The Akashi-based brand has solved this with a 636 cc inline four-cylinder that meets Euro 5 standards, at the cost of losing some horsepower compared with its predecessor. To comply with the regulation, Kawasaki had to modify the camshaft profiles, intake ducts and manifolds, which also translates into a power output of 124 CV at 13,000 rpm, which can be raised to 129 CV at 13,000 rpm with the Ram-Air.

The engine is paired with a gearbox featuring the KQS Kawasaki Quick Shifter quick-shift system, as well as the three-mode KTRC traction control, ABS and the riding modes Sport, Road, Rain, Manual, which let us adjust various parameters. All of this mechanicals rests on the brand’s well-known perimeter frame, accompanied by a chassis in which the Showa SFF-BP inverted fork stands out, with 41 mm of travel, plus adjustable rebound and compression damping and spring preload, while at the rear a monoshock with the Uni-Trak linkage system is fitted. For braking, the front relies on a dual 310 mm front disc and Nissin monobloc radial calipers.

If you own the latest Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R you will notice the great technological evolution, not only mechanically but also with the introduction of a 4.3-inch colour TFT display that connects to our smartphone through the Kawasaki Rideology app. It shows a wide range of information, such as service reminders, oil change reminders, riding mode indicator, phone calls, email alerts, Bluetooth indicator and an ECO riding indicator.

In addition, the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R adopts its own look, based on the rest of its supersport siblings, incorporating for the first time hybrid projector/reflector headlights and a new fairing with special cut-outs that reduce turbulence. All of this is complemented by two colour schemes: green, as could only be expected, combined with ebony, or a more discreet option combining metallic grey and metallic black.

The new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R can now be ordered in Spain at a very attractive price of 13,100 euros.