Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r vs Yamaha Yzf-r6
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r vs Yamaha Yzf-r6. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r: 130 hp @ 13,500 rpm hp, 194 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Yzf-r6: 118 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 190 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 257 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Yamaha Yzf-r6
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
70.8 Nm
61.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
257 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
194 kg
190 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
130 hp @ 13,500 rpm
118 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
70.8 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
61.7 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
257 km/h
Weight
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
190 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
8.5/10
"A serious bike demanding a serious rider, but absolutely worth it."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Strong track day credentials
Cons
−Narrow power band streetside
−Uncomfortable for long hauls
−Crash damage risk high
Yamaha Yzf-r6
8.5/10
"The purest 600cc sportbike built, but entirely uncompromising."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Screaming high-rev power
+Bulletproof engine internals
Cons
−Brutal below 10k RPM
−Punishing daily ride ergonomics
−High trackday abuse history
Top 10 Accessories
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