| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 636 cc |
| Max power | 123 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 130 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 51 lb ft (@11 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 000 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.10:1 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.39 lbs/hp | 3.32 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 737 hp/2500lbs | 752 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.9 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.294 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (78 mph) | 2.846 (89 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (101 mph) | 2.2 (116 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (121 mph) | 1.85 (137 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (140 mph) | 1.6 (158 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (157 mph) | 1.421 (179 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (176 mph) | 1.3 (195 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Twin spar cast aluminium frame |
| Front susp. | USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel | 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | 4.72 in travel | Uni Trak monoshock, 5.94 in travel |