Yamaha FZ6-ST
98 hp, 600 cc, 456 lbs2006 - 2009
Kawasaki Ninja 250R
32 hp, 249 cc, 373 lbs2007 - 2012
EngineYamaha FZ6-STKawasaki Ninja 250R
Engine code5VX8
Displacement600 cc249 cc
Max power98 hp (@12 000 RPM)32 hp (@11 000 RPM)
Max torque46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM)
Redline14 000 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression12.20:111.60:1
Oil capacity2.37 quart1.23 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EKNGK CR8E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore65.5 mm62.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm41.2 mm
Weight to power4.66 lbs/hp11.64 lbs/hp
Power to weight536 hp/2500lbs214 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYT12B-BS12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS
GearboxYamaha FZ6-STKawasaki Ninja 250R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 50V4520
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9553.087
Final drive2.8753.071
1. gear2.846 (65 mph)2.6 (41 mph)
2. gear1.947 (94 mph)1.789 (60 mph)
3. gear1.556 (118 mph)1.409 (75 mph)
4. gear1.333 (138 mph)1.16 (91 mph)
5. gear1.19 (154 mph)1.0 (106 mph)
6. gear1.083 (170 mph)0.893 (119 mph)
ChasisYamaha FZ6-STKawasaki Ninja 250R
Frame typeDiamondTubular, diamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travelTelescopic fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, coil spring/gas oil damperSwingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travel