Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 401 lbs2006 - 2007
Kawasaki Z800e
95 hp, 806 cc, 503 lbs2013 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Z800e
Displacement599 cc806 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)95 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM)56 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM12 000 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.80:111.90:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.60 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm71.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm50.9 mm
Weight to power3.02 lbs/hp5.29 lbs/hp
Power to weight828 hp/2500lbs472 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Z800e
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.714
Final drive2.8133.0
1. gear2.583 (79 mph)2.571 (67 mph)
2. gear2.0 (102 mph)1.941 (89 mph)
3. gear1.667 (123 mph)1.556 (111 mph)
4. gear1.444 (142 mph)1.333 (129 mph)
5. gear1.286 (159 mph)1.2 (143 mph)
6. gear1.15 (178 mph)1.095 (157 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Z800e
Frame typeDiamondTubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel)
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travelBottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel)
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6