Yamaha Fzr600 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fzr600 vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r. Yamaha Fzr600: 95 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r: 77 hp @ 14,500 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fzr600
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
37.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
187 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
95 hp @ 12,000 rpm
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fzr600
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful sportbike that demands mechanical respect and attention."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev engine
+Razor-sharp chassis feel
+Iconic 90s sportbike looks
Cons
−Brutal wrist and back angle
−Carbs need constant attention
−Cam chain tensioner issues
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard
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