Yamaha Vmax
170 hp, 1679 cc, 686 lbs2020
Kawasaki ZX6R
125 hp, 599 cc, 428 lbs2007 - 2008
EngineYamaha VmaxKawasaki ZX6R
Displacement1679 cc599 cc
Max power170 hp125 hp (@14 000 RPM)
Max torque99 lb ft48 lb ft (@11 700 RPM)
Redline9 500 RPM15 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutSOHC V4DOHC Inline-4
Compression11.30:113.30:1
Oil capacity3.60 quart
Oil type10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves16
Bore90.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke66.0 mm42.5 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power4.03 lbs/hp3.42 lbs/hp
Power to weight619 hp/2500lbs730 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxYamaha VmaxKawasaki ZX6R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchSlipperSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain typeEnuma EK520MVXL1, 112 links
Gears count06
Primary ratio1.9
Final drive2.688
1. gear2.714 (79 mph)
2. gear2.2 (98 mph)
3. gear1.85 (117 mph)
4. gear1.6 (135 mph)
5. gear1.421 (152 mph)
6. gear1.3 (166 mph)
ChasisYamaha VmaxKawasaki ZX6R
Frame typeAluminum die cast frameTubular, diamond
Front susp.YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel41mm Telescopic fork (USD) 120 mm travel
Rear susp.YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travelSwingarm (uni-trak) 5.24 in travel