Yamaha R6
123 hp, 599 cc, 417 lbs2015 - 2016
Kawasaki Z750
106 hp, 748 cc, 498 lbs2007 - 2012
EngineYamaha R6Kawasaki Z750
Engine code5VX8
Displacement599 cc748 cc
Max power123 hp (@14 500 RPM)106 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM)57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM)
Redline16 000 RPM12 100 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 100 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression13.10:111.30:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40
Spark plug typeNGK CR10EKNGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore67.0 mm68.4 mm
Stroke42.5 mm50.9 mm
Throttle bore32.0 mm
Weight to power3.39 lbs/hp4.70 lbs/hp
Power to weight737 hp/2500lbs531 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S12V 8Ah
GearboxYamaha R6Kawasaki Z750
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.0731.714
Final drive2.8132.867
1. gear2.583 (78 mph)2.571 (71 mph)
2. gear2.0 (101 mph)1.941 (94 mph)
3. gear1.667 (121 mph)1.556 (117 mph)
4. gear1.444 (140 mph)1.333 (136 mph)
5. gear1.286 (157 mph)1.2 (152 mph)
6. gear1.15 (176 mph)1.095 (166 mph)
ChasisYamaha R6Kawasaki Z750
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxTubular steel, diamond
Front susp.USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travelTelescopic fork, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.4.72 in travelSwinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel