Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 182 kg2006 - 2007
Kawasaki ER6N
72 hp, 649 cc, 204 kg2012 - 2015
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki ER6N
Displacement599 cc649 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)72 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque68 Nm (@12 000 RPM)66 Nm (@7 000 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression12.80:110.80:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre2.30 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore67.0 mm83.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm60.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power1.37 kg/hp2.83 kg/hp
Power to weight730 hp/Ton352 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S12V 10Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki ER6N
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeEnuma EK520MVXL 114 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0732.095
Final drive2.8133.067
1. gear2.583 (128 km/h)2.438 (83 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (165 km/h)1.714 (117 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (198 km/h)1.333 (151 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (228 km/h)1.111 (181 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (256 km/h)0.966 (208 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (287 km/h)0.852 (236 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki ER6N
Frame typeDiamondTubular steel cradle
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel41mm fork, 120 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 60.00 mm travelSide mounted mono shock, 125.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6