| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 122 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 67 Nm (@11 000 RPM) | 68 Nm (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 16 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 250 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 12.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litre | 3.40 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR10EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.54 kg/hp | 1.37 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 648 hp/Ton | 730 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8 Ah | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.022 | 2.073 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 2.813 |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (117 km/h) | 2.583 (128 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (166 km/h) | 2.0 (165 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.722 (198 km/h) | 1.667 (198 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (235 km/h) | 1.444 (228 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (268 km/h) | 1.286 (256 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (296 km/h) | 1.15 (287 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Diamond |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel | Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (uni-trak) 135.00 mm travel | Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 60.00 mm travel |