Kawasaki ZX6R
130 hp, 636 cc, 196 kg2019
Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
MetricUS
EngineKawasaki ZX6RYamaha R6
Displacement636 cc600 cc
Max power130 hp (@13 500 RPM)121 hp (@13 000 RPM)
Max torque70 Nm (@11 000 RPM)60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)
Redline15 000 RPM15 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.90:112.40:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm65.5 mm
Stroke45.1 mm44.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm38.0 mm
Weight to power1.51 kg/hp1.50 kg/hp
Power to weight663 hp/Ton664 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxKawasaki ZX6RYamaha R6
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchSlipperWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.91.955
Final drive2.2943.0
1. gear2.846 (144 km/h)2.846 (110 km/h)
2. gear2.2 (186 km/h)1.947 (161 km/h)
3. gear1.85 (221 km/h)1.556 (202 km/h)
4. gear1.6 (255 km/h)1.333 (235 km/h)
5. gear1.421 (288 km/h)1.19 (264 km/h)
6. gear1.3 (314 km/h)1.083 (290 km/h)
ChasisKawasaki ZX6RYamaha R6
Frame typeTwin spar cast aluminium frameDiamond
Front susp.41mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston USD, 120.00 mm travelTelescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Uni Trak monoshock, 151.00 mm travelSwingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper