Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 401 lbs2003 - 2004
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS
200 hp, 1441 cc, 589 lbs2012 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS
Displacement600 cc1441 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)200 hp (@10 000 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)119 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:112.30:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart4.35 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm84.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm65.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm44.0 mm
Weight to power3.32 lbs/hp2.94 lbs/hp
Power to weight753 hp/2500lbs849 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-412V, 12Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.556
Final drive3.02.471
1. gear2.846 (68 mph)2.611 (79 mph)
2. gear1.947 (100 mph)1.947 (107 mph)
3. gear1.556 (125 mph)1.545 (135 mph)
4. gear1.333 (146 mph)1.333 (156 mph)
5. gear1.19 (164 mph)1.154 (181 mph)
6. gear1.083 (180 mph)1.036 (201 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R ABS
Frame typeDiamondAluminum monocoque
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travelKYB 43mm USD, 4.57 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperKYB uni-trak monoshock, 4.92 in travel