Kawasaki ZX-6R
122 hp, 636 cc, 414 lbs2003
Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 401 lbs2006 - 2007
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha R6
Displacement636 cc599 cc
Max power122 hp (@13 000 RPM)133 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque49 lb ft (@11 000 RPM)50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM16 200 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.80:112.80:1
Oil capacity3.79 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore68.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke43.8 mm42.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.40 lbs/hp3.02 lbs/hp
Power to weight735 hp/2500lbs828 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V, 8 Ah12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0222.073
Final drive2.6662.813
1. gear2.923 (73 mph)2.583 (79 mph)
2. gear2.055 (103 mph)2.0 (102 mph)
3. gear1.722 (123 mph)1.667 (123 mph)
4. gear1.45 (146 mph)1.444 (142 mph)
5. gear1.272 (166 mph)1.286 (159 mph)
6. gear1.153 (184 mph)1.15 (178 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha R6
Frame typeTubular, diamondDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelTelescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm (uni-trak) 5.31 in travelSwingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6