The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Base is a purebred supersport engineered for riders who demand precision and performance on both road and track. Powered by a 636 cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine producing about 127 horsepower at 13,000 rpm, it delivers explosive mid-range torque and a screaming top-end rush. Its lightweight aluminum perimeter frame and 41 mm Showa SFF-BP front fork work with a fully adjustable Uni-Trak rear shock to provide razor-sharp handling and confidence-inspiring stability. Dual 310 mm front discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers ensure powerful braking, while the 4.3-inch full-color TFT display adds modern tech and smartphone connectivity. Sleek styling with aerodynamic bodywork and LED lighting completes the package, making the 2026 ZX-6R Base a perfect balance of street usability and race-bred aggression.
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2026 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-6R
HIGH-PERFORMANCE PRECISION
Features may include:
POWER
FLEX ON THE STREET & TRACK
Powered by a potent 636cc engine and advanced performance technology, the Ninja® ZX™-6R supersport motorcycle delivers legendary Ninja® power on and off the track.
HANDLING
PRECISION PERFECTED
The Ninja® ZX™-6R motorcycle gets ahead of sharp turns with optimized engine performance across the entire rpm range, class-leading components, and advanced rider support technology.
STYLING
BEAUTIFULLY AGGRESSIVE
The Ninja® ZX™-6R supersport motorcycle features smooth-flowing supersport styling with 3D interwoven bodywork.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
HIGH-TECH SUPERSPORT
Race DNA and advanced technology is what the Ninja® family is known for. So it comes as no surprise that the Ninja® ZX™-6R supersport bike features the advanced technology and performance you expect from a Ninja.
ADDITIONAL:
Distinct Ninja® Styling
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS)
DFI® with 38mm Keihin throttle bodies (4) and oval sub-throttles
TCBI with electronic advance
6-speed, return shift
Sealed chain
Aluminum perimeter
41mm inverted fork Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork (SFF-BP) with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs
Bottom-link Uni-Trak® with single shock, stepless compression damping adjustment, stepless adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload