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Ninja ZX-6R 2018

Track: Barber Motorsports Park

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Barber Motorsports Park

Set this first

For this profile the bike stays on its stock values. There is nothing to change - check the values below against the bike.

Key values

12 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Moderately documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) owner's manual standard tyre pressure + OEM gearing (16/43)

Last reviewed: 29 Jul 2026

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

12 confirmed values
BrakeNissin Radial Monobloc 4-Piston Caliper
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length112 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium Perimeter Frame
Fork height in clampstube protrusion above top clamp0 ringOEM
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkShowa SFF-BP 41 mm Fork
Sagloaded, rider in gear35 mmOEM
Spring rate9.5 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockShowa Bottom-Link Uni-Trak Shock
Sagloaded, rider in gear28 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load8 mmOEM
Spring rate95 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TirePirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP
Front tire pressure2.5 bar (36.26 psi)OEM
Rear tire pressure2.9 bar (42.06 psi)OEM
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket15 teethOEM
Rear sprocket43 teethOEM
Triple ClampOEM Triple Clamp
Offset32 mmOEM

After the ride

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About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the baseline for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 at Barber Motorsports Park shifts none of the 12 computed settings away from the OEM standard. All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

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Matching protective gear

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Upgrades that fit

Optional aftermarket parts for this bike - the setup above comes first, these are next.

Tirelikely fit
Avon Avon Spirit ST ( 110/80 ZR18 TL (58W) Vorderrad )
Tirelikely fit
Dunlop Dunlop D 254 F ( 130/60 R19 TL 61H M/C, Vorderrad )
Tirelikely fit
Michelin Michelin Road 5 GT ( 180/55 ZR17 TL (73W) Hinterrad, M/C, Variante GT )
Tirelikely fit
MITAS Mitas Touring Force ( 190/55 ZR17 TL (75W) Hinterrad )
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Setups for this bike

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Reference setups

Verified factory and expert setups.
ReferenceOEM Factory Baseline - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018AI
RaceTrackdayDryWetDampCold tarmacHot tarmac
Front sprocket16 teeth
Rear sprocket43 teeth
Compoundmedium
Front tire pressure2.5 bar
Rear tire pressure2.9 bar

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Frequently asked questions

How much race sag for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018?

As a starting point, 28 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure is recommended for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018?

As a starting point: 2.5 bar front, 2.9 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2018 run?

As a starting point, 15 teeth front / 43 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.

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