Yamaha XJ6 ABS
77 hp, 600 cc, 463 lbs2013 - 2016
Kawasaki ZX-6R
122 hp, 636 cc, 414 lbs2003
EngineYamaha XJ6 ABSKawasaki ZX-6R
Displacement600 cc636 cc
Max power77 hp (@10 000 RPM)122 hp (@13 000 RPM)
Max torque44 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)49 lb ft (@11 000 RPM)
Redline11 600 RPM15 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 300 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.20:112.80:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.79 quart
Oil type10W30, 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W4010W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR9E
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore65.5 mm68.0 mm
Stroke44.5 mm43.8 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power6.01 lbs/hp3.40 lbs/hp
Power to weight415 hp/2500lbs735 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeGT12B-4, 12V, 10Ah12 V, 8 Ah
GearboxYamaha XJ6 ABSKawasaki ZX-6R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.9552.022
Final drive2.8752.666
1. gear2.846 (53 mph)2.923 (73 mph)
2. gear1.947 (78 mph)2.055 (103 mph)
3. gear1.556 (97 mph)1.722 (123 mph)
4. gear1.333 (113 mph)1.45 (146 mph)
5. gear1.19 (127 mph)1.272 (166 mph)
6. gear1.083 (139 mph)1.153 (184 mph)
ChasisYamaha XJ6 ABSKawasaki ZX-6R
Frame typeDiamondTubular, diamond
Front susp.Telescopic, 5.12 in travelTelescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Link type monoshock, 5.12 in travelSwingarm (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel