Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
Kawasaki H2R
310 hp, 998 cc, 216 kg2015 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki H2R
Displacement600 cc998 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)310 hp (@14 000 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)165 Nm (@12 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:18.30:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm76.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm55.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm50.0 mm
Weight to power1.50 kg/hp0.70 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton1435 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-412v 8.6 Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki H2R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.551
Final drive3.02.333
1. gear2.846 (110 km/h)3.188 (149 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)2.526 (188 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)2.045 (232 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.727 (275 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)1.524 (312 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)1.348 (353 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki H2R
Frame typeDiamondTrellis steel frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travelKYB 43mm USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperKYB monoshock, 135.00 mm travel