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Lean physique, low mass, forceful power, controllable power delivery and precise overall control
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599 cc inline-4 with DFI is lightweight yet powerful
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Fully adjustable front and rear suspension includes the Showa Big Piston Front (BPF) fork which offers fantastic wheel and chassis control
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Lightweight aluminum chassis places the engine in the ideal location for excellent handling and rider feedback
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Radial-mounted front brake calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder offer superb braking power and control
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Race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper comes standard
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Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch offers quick downshifts without chassis agitation
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Named one of Cycle World magazine’s 10 best bikes
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Camshafts are made of chrome-moly steel
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Lightweight magnesium engine covers are standard
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Lightweight top injector mounting plate
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Lightweight transmission gears and gear dogs
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Lightweight oil pump and starter gears
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Inlet pressure pulse monitor does away with cam angle sensor, further contributing to lightness
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Cassette-type transmission makes it easy to quickly swap gear ratios, reducing set-up time at the track
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Double-bore velocity stacks feature inlets at 2 different heights for increased performance in both the mid- and high-rpm ranges
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Cam and tappet nitriding enables high-load cam profiles for maximum performance
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Crown-finished pistons
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Molybdenum-coated piston skirts for reduced friction and engine break-in
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Low-tension piston rings reduce mechanical losses
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Advanced cam chain guides stabilize chain motion and further reduce mechanical losses
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Exhaust collector layout contributes to superb low- and mid-range performance while maintaining high-rpm performance
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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
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Long throttle bodies between oval sub-throttles and round main throttles yield a smooth intake transition for reduced inlet turbulence and increased efficiency
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Advanced cylinder porting delivers excellent cylinder filling and scavenging
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High-current secondary coil circuitry for optimum combustion efficiency
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Twin spar aluminum frame is both lightweight and rigid, and places the engine in the optimum position for superb handling and rider feedback
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The sub-frame is a 2-piece aluminum die-casting consisting of a front and rear section
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The lightweight sub-frame is very narrow for a compact and slim rear end
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Intake resonator box and supports for the instrument panel and mirrors are unitized with the ram air duct, contributing to weight savings and increased rigidity
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Frame stiffness around the swingarm pivot and the rear engine mounts optimizes front-rear rigidity balance
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Engine is rotated forward around the output shaft for steeper intake angle and excellent CG
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Exhaust layout with a short side muffler keeps the weight low
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Exhaust pre-chamber further contributes to mass centralization
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Seat-peg-bar relationship places handlebars close to the rider; bars are angled for a highly intuitive and comfortable riding position
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Fuel tank profile is flared around its top, similar to the ZX™-10R, providing a large contact patch for excellent rider feedback
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Slim-waisted fuel tank makes it easy for the rider to grip the tank with their knees, or to hang off in turns
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Sculpted seat allows the rider to shift their body far back on the rear seat step, helping to reduce rider fatigue
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Steep rake angle for quick steering response and enhanced communication from the front tire
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Rear brake master cylinder reservoir forward of the swingarm mount frees up space around the footpeg for simplicity and weight savings
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Narrow rear sub-frame makes it easy to reach the ground
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Front of seat is narrow and low for a slim riding position and a short reach to the pavement
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ZX-6R features Showa’s Big Piston Front (BPF) fork design for fantastic wheel and chassis control
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The BPF eliminates many of the internal components used in a cartridge-type fork, simplifying construction and resulting in lighter overall fork weight
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The large diameter of the BPF’s internal piston allows a reduction in damping pressure for better feedback and smoother action
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Radial calipers and 300 mm petal-type discs up front offer superb braking power and control
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220 mm rear petal-type disc
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Rear brake lever is mounted coaxially with the footpeg for excellent mid-stroke braking efficiency and optimum feel
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A race-quality adjustable Öhlins steering damper with relief valve and twin-tube design is fitted as standard equipment
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Highly evolved fairing offers great wind protection and minimizes cross-wind effects
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Position lamps are integral with the projector beam headlights
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1-piece fender offers excellent aerodynamics
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Inner fender above the swingarm helps to reduce turbulence and keeps the undertail clean
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Front brake hose routing with a 3-way joint at the lower triple clamp facilitates bleeding air from the brake lines
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Instrument panel gives the rider plenty of information at a glance
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