Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
142 hp, 1043 cc, 507 lbs2015 - 2016
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Displacement599 cc1043 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)142 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)81 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM11 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.10:111.80:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9EIA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm77.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm56.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp3.57 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs700 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S12V 10Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.627
Final drive2.8132.733
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.6 (70 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)1.95 (93 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.6 (112 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.389 (130 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.238 (145 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)1.107 (163 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxAluminium backbone
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel41mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelMonoshock, 5.31 in travel