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2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

SportModel Years 2013 to 2025

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 636 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC inline four
Power: 127 hp
Torque: 70.8 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Wet Weight: 196 kg
Seat Height: 830 mm
Fuel Capacity: 17 L
Wheelbase: 1400 mm
Front Suspension: 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak single shock
Front Brake: Dual 310mm discs
Rear Brake: Single 220mm disc
Front Tire: 120/70-17
Rear Tire: 180/55-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical Park It25V798000 · 2025-11-19

Summary
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.

NHTSA Details
Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/mechanical Park It25V376000 · 2025-06-05

Summary
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.

NHTSA Details