Yamaha R6
121 hp, 600 cc, 182 kg2003 - 2004
Kawasaki Z900RS
110 hp, 948 cc, 215 kg2018 - 2020
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Z900RS
Displacement600 cc948 cc
Max power121 hp (@13 000 RPM)110 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque60 Nm (@12 000 RPM)98 Nm (@7 700 RPM)
Redline15 500 RPM10 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.40:110.80:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm73.4 mm
Stroke44.5 mm56.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm36.0 mm
Weight to power1.50 kg/hp1.95 kg/hp
Power to weight664 hp/Ton511 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Z900RS
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9551.627
Final drive3.02.8
1. gear2.846 (110 km/h)2.917 (89 km/h)
2. gear1.947 (161 km/h)2.059 (127 km/h)
3. gear1.556 (202 km/h)1.65 (158 km/h)
4. gear1.333 (235 km/h)1.409 (185 km/h)
5. gear1.19 (264 km/h)1.222 (213 km/h)
6. gear1.083 (290 km/h)0.967 (269 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Z900RS
Frame typeDiamondSteel trellis frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damperMonoshock, 140.00 mm travel