Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 192 kg2013 - 2016
Ducati Panigale R
205 hp, 1198 cc, 184 kg2016
MetricUS
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Panigale R
Displacement636 cc1198 cc
Max power131 hp (@13 500 RPM)205 hp (@11 500 RPM)
Max torque71 Nm (@11 500 RPM)136 Nm (@10 250 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM12 500 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Desmodue V2
Compression12.90:113.00:1
Oil capacity3.60 litre3.70 litre
Oil type10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK MAR9A-J
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore67.0 mm116.0 mm
Stroke45.1 mm60.8 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm67.5 mm
Weight to power1.47 kg/hp0.90 kg/hp
Power to weight682 hp/Ton1114 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Panigale R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 X-ring
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.91.77
Final drive2.6882.734
1. gear2.846 (131 km/h)2.466 (129 km/h)
2. gear2.2 (169 km/h)1.875 (169 km/h)
3. gear1.85 (201 km/h)1.5 (212 km/h)
4. gear1.6 (232 km/h)1.25 (254 km/h)
5. gear1.421 (262 km/h)1.09 (291 km/h)
6. gear1.3 (286 km/h)0.958 (331 km/h)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RDucati Panigale R
Frame typeTwin-spar aluminum frameMonocoque Aluminium
Front susp.41mm Showa USD, 120.00 mm travelÖhlins NIX30 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment, 120mm wheel travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 135.00 mm travelFully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit, Aluminium single-sided swingarm, 130mm wheel travel