2012 KAWASAKI GSX-R600R, * Price shown excludes destination charges, optional accessories, applicable taxes, installation, setup and/or other dealer fees. Power. Speed. Handling. Dominance. The Ninja® ZX -6R 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. Key Features Lean physique, low mass, forceful power, controllable power delivery and precise overall control 599cc inline-four with DFI® is lightweight yet powerful Fully adjustable front and rear suspension includes the Showa Big Piston Front fork (BPF), which offers fantastic wheel and chassis control Lightweight aluminum chassis places the engine in the ideal location for excellent handling and rider feedback Radial-mounted front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder offer superb braking power and control Race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper comes standard Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch offers quick downshifts without chassis agitation Named one of Cycle World magazine s 10 best bikes Lightweight Engine Camshafts are made of chrome-moly steel Lightweight magnesium engine covers are standard Lightweight top injector mounting plate Lightweight transmission gears and gear dogs Lightweight oil pump and starter gears Inlet pressure pulse monitor does away with cam angle sensor, further contributing to lightness Cassette-type transmission makes it easy to quickly swap gear ratios, reducing set-up time at the track Massive Mid-Range Performance Double-bore velocity stacks feature inlets at two different heights for increased performance in both the mid and high-rpm ranges Cam and tappet nitriding enables high-load cam profiles for maximum performance Crown-finished pistons Molybdenum-coated piston skirts for reduced friction and engine break-in Low-tension piston rings reduce mechanical losses Advanced cam chain guides stabilize chain motion and further reduce mechanical losses Exhaust collector layout contributes to superb low and mid-range performance while maintaining high-rpm performance Precise Throttle Control Cylindrical guides in the top of the air cleaner box ensure accurately sprayed fuel mist from the secondary injectors into the intake funnels, improving combustion efficiency Long throttle bodies between oval sub-throttles and round main throttles yield a smooth intake transition for reduced inlet turbulence and increased efficiency Advanced cylinder porting delivers excellent cylinder filling and scavenging High-current secondary coil circuitry for optimum combustion efficiency Lightweight Chassis Twin spar aluminum frame is both lightweight and rigid, and places the engine in the optimum position for superb handling and ride
