Yamaha Yzf-r6s vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf-r6s vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r. Yamaha Yzf-r6s: 110 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r6s
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
130 hp
Torque (Nm)
66 Nm
70.8 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
255 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
194 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 13,000 rpm
130 hp @ 13,500 rpm
Torque
66 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
70.8 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
255 km/h
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
194 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r6s
8.0/10
"A brilliant sportbike buy if maintenance history checks out cleanly."
Pros
+Sublime chassis, effortless cornering
+Slightly more streetable power
+Strong long-term parts availability
Cons
−Brutal ergonomics on commutes
−Neglected throttle bodies expensive
−Insurance costs sting hard
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
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
