Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Kawasaki Ninja H2
200 hp, 998 cc, 525 lbs2015 - 2018
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja H2
Displacement599 cc998 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)200 hp (@11 000 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)98 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.10:18.50:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm76.0 mm
Stroke42.5 mm55.0 mm
Throttle bore50.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp2.62 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs952 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S12v 8.6 Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja H2
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.551
Final drive2.8132.444
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)3.188 (88 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)2.526 (112 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)2.045 (138 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.727 (163 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.524 (185 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)1.348 (209 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Ninja H2
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxTrellis steel frame
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travelKYB 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelKYB monoshock, 5.31 in travel
Dyno chart of 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2