Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2010 Owner's manual

Quick Reference Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION j

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j

SAFE OPERATION j

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j

STORAGE j

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE j

This Quick Reference Guide will

assist you in finding the information

you’re looking for.

A Table of Contents is included after

the Foreword.

Whenever you see the symbols

shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious in-

jury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moder-

ate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address prac-

tices not related to personal in-

jury.

NOTE

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This note symbol indicates points of

particular interest for more efficient

and convenient operation.

FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki’s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle’s controls, its fea-

tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its

purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this vehi-

cle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase

from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de-

tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own

work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools

described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can

refer to it whenever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.

prior written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.

However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra-

tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Consumer Products & Machinery Company

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS............................... 8

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS......... 12

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 13

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 16

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

INFORMATION ................................ 19

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 22

Meter Instruments ............................ 22

Tachometer: .................................. 23

Digital Meter: ................................ 24

Warning/Indicator Lights: .............. 35

Key................................................... 41

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 41

Right Handlebar Switches................ 43

Engine Stop Switch: ..................... 43

Starter Button: .............................. 44

START/STOP Switch (Stop

Watch): ...................................... 44

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 44

Dimmer Switch: ............................ 44

Turn Signal Switch:....................... 45

Horn Button: ................................. 45

LAP Button: .................................. 45

Brake Lever Adjuster........................ 46

Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 47

Fuel Tank ......................................... 48

Fuel Requirement: ........................ 49

Side Stand ....................................... 52

Seats................................................ 53

Helmet Hooks................................... 58

Tool Kit ............................................. 59

Air Cleaner Intake ............................ 59

BREAK-IN ........................................... 60

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .62

Starting the Engine .......................... 62

Jump Starting................................... 65

Moving Off........................................ 68

Shifting Gears .................................. 69

Braking............................................. 70

Stopping the Engine......................... 72

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 72

Parking............................................. 73

Catalytic Converter........................... 75

SAFE OPERATION............................. 77

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 77

Daily Safety Checks ......................... 80

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation .......................... 83

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 85

Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 90

Engine Oil ........................................ 101

Cooling System ................................ 106

Spark Plugs...................................... 111

Evaporative Emission Control

System (California model only)..... 112

Valve Clearance ............................... 113

Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 113

Exhaust Device ................................ 114

Air Cleaner ....................................... 115

Throttle Control System ................... 121

Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 124

Idle Speed........................................ 124

Clutch............................................... 126

Drive Chain ...................................... 128

Brakes.............................................. 138

Brake Light Switches........................ 142

Steering Damper .............................. 144

Front Fork......................................... 145

Rear Shock Absorber....................... 150

Wheels ............................................. 153

Battery.............................................. 159

Headlight Beam................................ 164

Fuses ............................................... 166

General Lubrication.......................... 168

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 169

Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 175

STORAGE........................................... 178

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 181

OWNER SATISFACTION.................... 182

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 184

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 185

MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 186

LABEL INFORMATION ...................... 193

8 SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 090 mm (82.3 in.)

Overall Width 710 mm (28.0 in.)

Overall Height 1 115 mm (43.9 in.)

Wheelbase 1 400 mm (55.1 in.)

Road Clearance 120 mm (4.7 in.)

Curb Mass 191 kg (421 lb)

ENGINE

Type

DOHC, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

Displacement

599 cm³ (36.6 cu in.)

Bore × Stroke 67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in.)

Compression Ratio

13.3 : 1

Starting System

Electric starter

Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4

SPECIFICATIONS 9

Firing Order

1-2-4-3

Carburetion System FI (Fuel Injection)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

Ignition Timing (Electronically

advanced)

12.5° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm) ∼ 36.4° BTDC

@4 800 r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK CR9E

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil

Type:

API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or

MA2

SAE 10W-40

Capacity: 3.6 L (3.8 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type 6-speed, return shift

Clutch Type Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio 1.900 (76/40)

10 SPECIFICATIONS

Final Reduction Ratio

2.688 (43/16)

Overall Drive Ratio 6.638 (Top gear)

Gear Ratio

1st

2.714 (38/14)

2nd

2.200 (33/15)

3rd

1.850 (37/20)

4th

1.600 (32/20)

5th

1.421 (27/19)

6th

1.300 (26/20)

FRAME

Castor 24°

Trail

103 mm (4.1 in.)

Tire Size:

Front

120/70ZR17 M/C (58 W)

Rear

180/55ZR17 M/C (73 W)

Rim Size:

Front

J17M/C × MT3.50

Rear

J17M/C × MT5.50

Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L (4.5 US gal)

SPECIFICATIONS 11

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12 V 8 Ah

Headlight

High beam 12 V 55 W + 65 W

Low beam 12 V 55 W

Tail/Brake Light

LED

Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult

with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

12 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They

are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same

model type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering

parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authorities will require both numbers

as well as the model type and any peculiar features of your machine that can help

them identify it.

Frame No.

A. Frame Number

Engine No.

A. Engine Number

LOCATION OF PARTS 13

LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Clutch Lever

2. Left Handlebar Switches

3. Compression Damping Force

Adjuster (Front Fork)

4. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster

(Front Fork)

5. Meter Instruments

6. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)

7. Right Handlebar Switches

8. Front Brake Lever

9. Throttle Grip

10. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

11. Steering Damper

14 LOCATION OF PARTS

12. Headlight

13. Air Cleaner Intake

14. Turn Signal Light

15. Spark Plugs

16. Fuel Tank

17. Air Cleaner

18. Rider’s Seat

19. Seat Lock

20. Passenger’s Seat

21. Tail/Brake Light

22. License Plate Light

23. Brake Disc

24. Spring Preload

Adjuster

25. Front Fork

26. Brake Caliper

27. Idle Adjusting Screw

28. Side Stand

29. Rebound Damping

Force Adjuster

30. Shift Pedal

31. Compression

Damping Force

Adjuster

32. Drive Chain

33. Chain Adjuster

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

34. Fuse Box

35. Battery

36. Fuel Tank Cap

37. Muffler

38. Swingarm

39. Rear Shock Absorber

40. Rear Brake Pedal

41. Rear Brake Light Switch

42. Oil Level Gauge

43. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)

44. Coolant Reserve Tank

16 LOCATION OF LABELS

LOCATION OF LABELS

1. Brake Fluid (Front)

2. Important Drive Chain Information

3. Tire and Load Data

4. Brake Fluid (Rear)

(For further information of label,

refer to the “LABEL INFORMATION”

chapter.

LOCATION OF LABELS 17

5. Noise Emission Control Information

6. Weight and Manufacture

7. Vehicle Emission Control

Information

8. Battery Poison/Danger

(For further information of label,

refer to the “LABEL INFORMATION”

chapter.)

18 LOCATION OF LABELS

9. Daily Safety Checks

*10. Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram

11. Fuel Notice

*12. Fuel Level

(For further information of label,

refer to the “LABEL INFORMATION”

chapter.)

*: Only on California model

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