Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 189 kg2015 - 2016
Kawasaki Ninja 300
39 hp, 296 cc, 174 kg2012 - 2015
MetricUS
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 300
Displacement599 cc296 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)39 hp (@11 000 RPM)
Max torque65 Nm (@10 500 RPM)27 Nm (@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 capacity3.40 litre2.40 litre
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 power1.54 kg/hp4.46 kg/hp
Power to weight650 hp/Ton224 hp/Ton
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 (126 km/h)2.714 (61 km/h)
2. gear2.0 (163 km/h)1.789 (93 km/h)
3. gear1.667 (195 km/h)1.409 (118 km/h)
4. gear1.444 (226 km/h)1.16 (143 km/h)
5. gear1.286 (253 km/h)1.0 (166 km/h)
6. gear1.15 (283 km/h)0.857 (194 km/h)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja 300
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxDiamond, steel
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travelTelescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.120.00 mm travelSwingarm (uni-trak) 132mm wheel travel
Dyno chart of 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300