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2006 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 lost power while riding and now won't start

Looking for some advice.

The bike was running normally got to a gas station turn it off then it didnt want to turn back on. Then had to bump-started it going down a hill and it ran fine for a few minutes. Then it gradually started losing power, felt weaker and weaker, and eventually shut off while I was riding.

Current symptoms:

- Dash powers on normally.

- Neutral light comes on.

- Fuel pump primes and makes the normal "zzz" sound when the key is turned on.

- Dash lights dim when I press the starter button.

- No click from the starter relay that I can hear.

- Starter motor does not crank.

- The FI light comes on while I hold the starter button and goes away when I release it.

- Headlights are not working.

- The side stand switch hasn't worked properly for a long time, but the bike always started and ran normally before.

- Battery was reported to have good voltage, but I don't know the exact reading or whether it was tested under load.

Because the bike gradually lost power before shutting off, I'm wondering if this could be related to:

- Bad stator

- Bad regulator/rectifier

- Battery failing under load

- Bad ground/earth connection

- Main power connection issue

- Starter relay

Has anyone experienced similar symptoms on a 2005-2006 ZX-6R 636? What would you check first?