Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
142 hp, 1043 cc, 507 lbs2015 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Displacement600 cc1043 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)142 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)81 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:111.80:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EKNGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm77.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm56.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm38.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp3.57 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs700 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-412V 10Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.627
Final drive3.02.733
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.6 (70 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)1.95 (93 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.6 (112 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.389 (130 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.238 (145 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)1.107 (163 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Frame typeDiamondAluminium backbone
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel41mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperMonoshock, 5.31 in travel