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2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) Oil Capacities, Coolant & Fluid Specifications

Verified fluid capacities for 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636): engine oil 3.6 L (3.8 qt) Kawasaki Performance 10W-40, viscosity SAE 10W-40 API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM with JASO MA/MA2, coolant 2.6 L (2.7 qt) 50/50 Soft Water / Ethylene Glycol, brake fluid, and fork oil levels.

Gen 2019–2025

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2019 through 2025.

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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Engine

636cc

Drive

520

Cooling

Liquid-Cooled with High-Capacity Curved Radiator

Fluids & Service Capacities

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Engine Oil (Drain & Filter Change)3.6 L (3.8 qt) Kawasaki Performance 10W-40

Engine Oil (Drain Only)3.0 L (3.2 qt)

Recommended Oil ViscositySAE 10W-40 API SG/SH/SJ/SL/SM with JASO MA/MA2

Coolant System Capacity2.6 L (2.7 qt) 50/50 Soft Water / Ethylene Glycol

Brake Fluid StandardDOT 4 Heavy-Duty Brake Fluid

Drivetrain, Chain & Gearing

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Drive Chain Pitch520

Chain Link Count112 Links

Front Sprocket Teeth16T

Rear Sprocket Teeth43T

Final Drive Configuration520 Pitch Chain

Ignition & Electrical Specifications

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OEM Spark Plug Part NumberNGK CR9EIA-9 Laser Iridium

Electrode Spark Plug Gap0.9 mm (0.035 in)

OEM Battery Reference CodeYTX9-BS

Battery Output & Rating12V 8Ah 135 CCA Maintenance-Free Sealed AGM

Spark Plug Inspection IntervalN/A

Wheels, Tires & Inflation Pressures

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Front Tire Dimensions120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)

Cold Front Inflation PressureN/A

Rear Tire Dimensions180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)

Cold Rear Inflation PressureN/A

OEM Wheel Rim Widths (F / R)3.50" / 5.50"

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

1 Active Campaign

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 1 safety recall campaign associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.

NHTSA #25V798000DO NOT OPERATE / PARK OUTSIDEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Received: 18/11/2025▼

Defect Description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Safety Hazard / Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.

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Workshop Maintenance Kit & Factory Fluids

Authentic factory-grade motor oil, oil filter, and high-temp brake fluid matched precisely to 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (636) capacities.

Full Kit Subtotal

$74.50

10W-40 JASO MA2

Silkolene Pro 4 4T Synthetic Oil 10W-40 (4 Liter)

4-Liter Factory Full Jug

Matches factory 10W-40 spec (Oil spec: 3.6 L (3.8 qt) Kawasaki Performance 10W-40)

Item Price

$68.95

DOT 4 Synthetic Formula

EBC High-Performance DOT 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid

8.8 oz (250 ml) Workshop Bottle

Meets & exceeds factory DOT 4 Heavy-Duty Brake Fluid specifications

Item Price

$5.55

Factory OEM Spark Plug Spec

NGK CR9EIA-9 Laser Iridium

Gap: 0.9 mm (0.035 in)

Inspection milestone: Not Available. Exact factory part specification.

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Complete Workshop Maintenance Package3 Essential Service Items

Includes 10W-40 JASO MA2 engine oil (4-Liter Factory Full Jug), high-flow filter & DOT 4 fluid.

Kit Total

$74.50

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Fastener Torques

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Fuses & Relays

Main: N/A • Location: N/A

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Compression & Leakdown

Ratio: N/A

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Valve Clearances

Intake: N/A mm • Exhaust: N/A mm

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Fuel Delivery & TB Sync

Idle: N/A • Rail Pressure: N/A • Vacuum: N/A

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Charging & Battery

Battery: YTX9-BS • CCA: 135

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Tires & Gearing

Front: 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) • Rear: 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)

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Suspension & Sag

Front Travel: N/A • Rear Travel: N/A

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Maintenance Schedule

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