Kawasaki ZX-6R
128 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2005 - 2006
Ducati Panigale V4
214 hp, 1103 cc, 437 lbs2018
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Panigale V4
Displacement636 cc1103 cc
Max power128 hp (@14 000 RPM)214 hp (@13 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)89 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)
Redline15 000 RPM14 100 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC V4
Compression12.90:114.00:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore68.0 mm81.0 mm
Stroke43.8 mm53.5 mm
Throttle bore52.0 mm
Weight to power3.31 lbs/hp2.04 lbs/hp
Power to weight755 hp/2500lbs1225 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Panigale V4
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain type520
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.8911.8
Final drive2.8662.563
1. gear2.923 (70 mph)2.74 (88 mph)
2. gear2.055 (99 mph)2.117 (114 mph)
3. gear1.666 (122 mph)1.736 (138 mph)
4. gear1.45 (141 mph)1.523 (158 mph)
5. gear1.272 (160 mph)1.363 (176 mph)
6. gear1.153 (177 mph)1.25 (193 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Panigale V4
Frame typeTubular, diamondIntegral "Front Frame"
Front susp.USD fork, 120 mm travel43mm Showa BPF USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65Sachs monoshock on single-sided swingarm, 5.12 in travel
Dyno chart of 2018 Ducati Panigale V4