Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 182 kg2006 - 2007
Kawasaki ZX-6R
131 hp, 636 cc, 192 kg2013 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki ZX-6R
Displacement599 cc636 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)131 hp (@13 500 RPM)
Max torque68 Nm (@12 000 RPM)71 Nm (@11 500 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM16 000 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.80:112.90:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre3.60 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm45.1 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power1.37 kg/hp1.47 kg/hp
Power to weight730 hp/Ton682 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S12V 8Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki ZX-6R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type520 X-ring
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.9
Final drive2.8132.688
1. gear2.583 (128 km/h)2.846 (131 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (165 km/h)2.2 (169 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (198 km/h)1.85 (201 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (228 km/h)1.6 (232 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (256 km/h)1.421 (262 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (287 km/h)1.3 (286 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki ZX-6R
Frame typeDiamondTwin-spar aluminum frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel41mm Showa USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 60.00 mm travelMonoshock, 135.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6