Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 423 lbs2013 - 2016
Ducati 1098
154 hp, 1099 cc, 439 lbs2007 - 2009
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RDucati 1098
Displacement636 cc1099 cc
Max power131 hp (@13 500 RPM)154 hp (@9 750 RPM)
Max torque52 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)85 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM10 700 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Desmodue V2
Compression12.90:112.50:1
Oil capacity3.41 quart3.50 quart
Oil type10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK MAR10AJ
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore67.0 mm104.0 mm
Stroke45.1 mm64.7 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm60.0 mm
Weight to power3.23 lbs/hp2.85 lbs/hp
Power to weight773 hp/2500lbs877 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah12V 10Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RDucati 1098
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetDry
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 X-ringDID 525 HV2 98 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.91.843
Final drive2.6882.533
1. gear2.846 (81 mph)2.46 (70 mph)
2. gear2.2 (105 mph)1.764 (97 mph)
3. gear1.85 (125 mph)1.4 (123 mph)
4. gear1.6 (144 mph)1.181 (145 mph)
5. gear1.421 (163 mph)1.043 (165 mph)
6. gear1.3 (178 mph)0.958 (179 mph)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RDucati 1098
Frame typeTwin-spar aluminum frameALS 450 steel tube trellis frame
Front susp.41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travel43mm USD fork 5.00 in travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 5.31 in travelShock absorber, 127mm wheel travel
Dyno chart of 2008 Ducati 1098