Yamaha Xj6 vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xj6 vs Kawasaki Z1000. Yamaha Xj6: 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xj6
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; governed/restricted in some markets)
225 km/h
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight — Diversion variant; Naked slightly less at ~206 kg)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xj6
7.5/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that earns its reputation through quiet competence."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring above 100mph
−Fairing plastics crack easily
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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