Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 192 kg2013 - 2016
Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 189 kg2015 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha R6
Displacement636 cc599 cc
Max power131 hp (@13 500 RPM)123 hp (@14 500 RPM)
Max torque71 Nm (@11 500 RPM)65 Nm (@10 500 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM16 000 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.90:113.10:1
Oil capacity3.60 litre3.40 litre
Oil type10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke45.1 mm42.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power1.47 kg/hp1.54 kg/hp
Power to weight682 hp/Ton650 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 8AhYTZ10S
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 X-ring
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.92.073
Final drive2.6882.813
1. gear2.846 (131 km/h)2.583 (126 km/h)
2. gear2.2 (169 km/h)2.0 (163 km/h)
3. gear1.85 (201 km/h)1.667 (195 km/h)
4. gear1.6 (232 km/h)1.444 (226 km/h)
5. gear1.421 (262 km/h)1.286 (253 km/h)
6. gear1.3 (286 km/h)1.15 (283 km/h)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha R6
Frame typeTwin-spar aluminum frameAluminium Deltabox
Front susp.41mm Showa USD, 120.00 mm travelUSD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 135.00 mm travel120.00 mm travel