| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 71 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) | 44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 15 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.80:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 83.0 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Stroke | 60.0 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 6.49 lbs/hp | 3.32 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 385 hp/2500lbs | 753 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.095 | 1.955 |
| Final drive | 3.067 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.438 (52 mph) | 2.846 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.714 (73 mph) | 1.947 (100 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (94 mph) | 1.556 (125 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.111 (112 mph) | 1.333 (146 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.966 (129 mph) | 1.19 (164 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.852 (147 mph) | 1.083 (180 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-pipe perimiter design, steel | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.92 in travel | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper |