Kawasaki ZX-6R
128 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2005 - 2006
Yamaha MT-09
115 hp, 847 cc, 414 lbs2014 - 2016
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha MT-09
Displacement636 cc847 cc
Max power128 hp (@14 000 RPM)115 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)64 lb ft (@8 500 RPM)
Redline15 000 RPM11 300 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4SOHC Inline-3
Compression12.90:111.50:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.27 quart
Oil type10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W5010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CPR9EA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1612
Bore68.0 mm78.0 mm
Stroke43.8 mm59.1 mm
Weight to power3.31 lbs/hp3.60 lbs/hp
Power to weight755 hp/2500lbs693 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha MT-09
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520DID 525V10
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.8911.681
Final drive2.8662.813
1. gear2.923 (70 mph)2.667 (66 mph)
2. gear2.055 (99 mph)2.0 (88 mph)
3. gear1.666 (122 mph)1.619 (109 mph)
4. gear1.45 (141 mph)1.381 (127 mph)
5. gear1.272 (160 mph)1.19 (148 mph)
6. gear1.153 (177 mph)1.037 (170 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha MT-09
Frame typeTubular, diamondDiamond
Front susp.USD fork, 120 mm travelUSD fork, 5.39 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65Monoshock 5.12 in travel
Dyno chart of 2016 Yamaha MT-09