Back in the early 1990s, Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki were selling 600s by the bucketload. Wanting a piece of the market for itself, Kawasaki answered with the Ninja ZX-6R in 1995. It came as a replacement for the aging ZX-6, bringing with it a shorter-stroke engine, a repositioned camshaft drivetrain, and plenty of trickle-down tech like the ram-air from the larger ZX-9R.
After the turn of the century, the Big K found itself (once again) looking to gain an edge on the competition. Accordingly, the ZX-6R got treated to a slight bump in displacement towards the end of 2002, bringing total capacity up to 636cc. In combination with a new fuel injection system, inverted forks, updated brakes and a revised chassis design (amongst a number of other improvements), such changes resulted in a bike that was faster, higher-revving, and markedly better through the turns.
2005 was the first year of the 2nd generation 636, and with it came significant advancements via a whopping 150 new part numbers. Highlights include a bump in power to 131 hp, new frame, longer aluminum swingarm, and a slipper clutch. This is the bike that cemented the legacy of the 636 as the first true “street-focused” middleweight supersport.
This example is VIN: JKBZXJC165A014182. The seller acquired it from the original owner.
During their ownership, the seller has covered 5 miles. The odometer shows 4,940 miles.
Maintenance:
“Fuel Pump Kit. Injectors cleaned. Gas tank cleaned. Oil. Filters. Brake fluid. I do have a bill for these things I can provide.”
Mechanical Issues:
The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Not pictured: ECU Flash by Attack Performance, ignition key delete.
LED Front Headlight and headlight cover. frame sliders, windshield, mirror delete and blanking plates.
Leo Vince Exhaust System, rear tail light with integrated blinkers fully street legal.
Brembo Brake Master Cylinder. Renthal hand grips, brake lever guard.
Ohlins Front Suspension, Front Brembo Calipers, Race Brake Pads, Galfer steel braided brake lines.
Ohlins Rear Suspension, Attack Performance fully adjustable rearsets. Samco Hoses, EK 520 green chain, 520 racing sprockets, swing arm sliders. Chain adjuster.
Keyless Gas Cap.
Attack Performance triple tree. GP keyless controls, controls ignition, start, blinkers and headlights. Race adjustable clutch lever. Adjustable clip ons.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop tires which have aged out with date codes of 3705 and 0607.
This bike has an ignition key delete, and doesn’t come with keys. The bike does come with a brand new set of Continental ContiSport Attack 2 tires with date codes of 2724 and 3024.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Ladera Ranch, California, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean California title. The title was previously on a lien from American General Finance, which has been released.
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