| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 636 cc |
| Max power | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 131 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 52 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 16 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.41 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.32 lbs/hp | 3.23 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 753 hp/2500lbs | 773 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 X-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.9 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.688 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (68 mph) | 2.846 (81 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (100 mph) | 2.2 (105 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (125 mph) | 1.85 (125 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (146 mph) | 1.6 (144 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (164 mph) | 1.421 (163 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (180 mph) | 1.3 (178 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Twin-spar aluminum frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | 41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper | Monoshock, 5.31 in travel |