EVOLUTION
The 636’s return is marked by a return to a 636cc engine, Showa’s new SFF-BP, bigger brakes, and the addition of KTRC, KIBS, and variable engine modes.
RIVALS
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| Price | $11,699, $12,699 with ABS |
| Engine type | l-c inline-four |
| Valve train | DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement | 636cc |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 45.1mm |
| Compression | 12.9:1 |
| Fuel system | EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate slipper |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 129.0 bhp @ 13,500 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 52.4 lb.-ft @ 11,500 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front suspension | Showa 41mm SFF-BP with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Showa shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual Nissin four-piston calipers, 310mm discs with optional KIBS |
| Rear brake | Nissin single-piston caliper, 220mm disc with optional KIBS |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone S20 |
| Rear tire | 180/55ZR-17 Bridgestone S20 |
| Rake/trail | 23.5º/4.0 in. |
| Seat height | 32.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 54.9 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal. |
| Claimed curb weight | 428 lbs. |
| Colors | Green, white, black |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 12 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Contact | Kawasaki Motor Corp.
9950 Jeronimo Rd.
Irvine, CA 92618
949.770.0400
www.kawasaki.com |
VERDICT 4.5 out of 5 stars
An incredible sportbike, no matter what kind of riding you do.