Yamaha R6
133 hp, 599 cc, 182 kg2006 - 2007
Kawasaki ZX6R
130 hp, 636 cc, 196 kg2019
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki ZX6R
Displacement599 cc636 cc
Max power133 hp (@14 500 RPM)130 hp (@13 500 RPM)
Max torque68 Nm (@12 000 RPM)70 Nm (@11 000 RPM)
Redline16 200 RPM15 000 RPM
Idling speed1 250 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.80:112.90:1
Oil capacity3.40 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm45.1 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power1.37 kg/hp1.51 kg/hp
Power to weight730 hp/Ton663 hp/Ton
Battery type12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki ZX6R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.9
Final drive2.8132.294
1. gear2.583 (128 km/h)2.846 (144 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (165 km/h)2.2 (186 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (198 km/h)1.85 (221 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (228 km/h)1.6 (255 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (256 km/h)1.421 (288 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (287 km/h)1.3 (314 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki ZX6R
Frame typeDiamondTwin spar cast aluminium frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel41mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston USD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 60.00 mm travelUni Trak monoshock, 151.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2006 Yamaha R6