Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 192 kg2013 - 2016
Yamaha Vmax
200 hp, 1679 cc, 310 kg2014 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha Vmax
Displacement636 cc1679 cc
Max power131 hp (@13 500 RPM)200 hp (@9 000 RPM)
Max torque71 Nm (@11 500 RPM)170 Nm (@6 500 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM9 500 RPM
Idling speed1 300 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC V4
Compression12.90:111.30:1
Oil capacity3.60 litre4.70 litre
Oil type10W4010W40, YAMALUBE 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR9EIA, DENSO IU27D
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm90.0 mm
Stroke45.1 mm66.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power1.47 kg/hp1.55 kg/hp
Power to weight682 hp/Ton645 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 8AhYTZ14S
GearboxKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha Vmax
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainShaft
Chain type520 X-ring
Gears count65
Primary ratio1.91.509
Final drive2.6883.082
1. gear2.846 (131 km/h)2.375 (107 km/h)
2. gear2.2 (169 km/h)1.81 (140 km/h)
3. gear1.85 (201 km/h)1.4 (181 km/h)
4. gear1.6 (232 km/h)1.115 (227 km/h)
5. gear1.421 (262 km/h)0.935 (271 km/h)
6. gear1.3 (286 km/h)
ChasisKawasaki ZX-6RYamaha Vmax
Frame typeTwin-spar aluminum frameDiamond
Front susp.41mm Showa USD, 120.00 mm travelTelescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Monoshock, 135.00 mm travelSwingarm, 110.00 mm travel