Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Kawasaki Ninja 300
39 hp, 296 cc, 384 lbs2012 - 2015
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 300
Displacement599 cc296 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)39 hp (@11 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)19 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM13 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression13.10:110.60:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart2.27 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR8E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore67.0 mm62.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm49.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp9.84 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs254 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S12V 8Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 300
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0733.087
Final drive2.8133.0
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.714 (38 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)1.789 (58 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.409 (73 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.16 (89 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.0 (103 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)0.857 (120 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 300
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxDiamond, steel
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travelTelescopic fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelSwingarm (uni-trak) 132mm wheel travel
Dyno chart of 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300