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The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R is a mid-weight sportbike. Wilfried Krecichwost/Photodisc/Getty Images
Kawasaki Ninja sportbikes are among some of the highest rated racing motorcycles ever produced. The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R is considered a mid-weight sportbike and had one of the cheapest MSRPs on the market for a bike in its class, according to a review from Topspeed.com, an online motorcycle resource. The Ninja features a sleek design and powerful engine ideal for sports racing. As of 2010, the bike had a suggested retail value of $6,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.
Engine Components
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The 2008 Kawasaki ZX-6R comes equipped with a 599-cc, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine and a bore and stroke measuring 67 mm by 42.5 mm. The compression ratio is 13:3:1. The six-speed transmission coupled with a high-rewing engine allows for fast acceleration with smooth clutch shifting, according to the Topspeed.com review.
Steering and Suspension Components
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The suspension on the ZX-6R features a 41-mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload rebound. The front brakes are equipped with 300-mm double discs and the rear brakes are a single 210-mm disc. The front tires measure 17 inches with a wheelbase of 55.3 inches. The seat height is average for this type of racing bike and sits at a height of 32.3 inches. The fuel capacity is 4.5 gallons and the bike weighs 369 lbs.
Colors
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The ZX-6R was manufactured in several colors that include Lime Green, Candy Plasma Blue, Vivid Yellow and the special edition Ebony.
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