2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
53 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
47 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
36.5 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
62.5 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
88.3 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
14.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
77.8 pts
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
46.1 pts

New rider friendly

2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
17.6 pts
Best fit here
2024 HONDA CBR600RR
71 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 83 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 HONDA CBR600RR 82 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 119 hp (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 122 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
  • Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 69 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
  • Weight spans 186 kg (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 198 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (0); 2024 HONDA CBR600RR (1).

Specification Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R HONDA CBR600RR
Brand KAWASAKI HONDA
Model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R HONDA CBR600RR
Engine size 600cc 600cc
Power 122hp 119hp
Torque 69nm. 63nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 198kg 186kg
Front brake 310 mm semi-floating discs, Nissin monobloc 4-piston radial calipers Dual radial-mounted full-floating 310mm discs with four-piston calipers
Rear brake 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper Single 220mm disc
Seat height (cm) 83cm 82cm
Front tyre 120/70-17 120/70ZR-17 radial
Rear tyre 180/55-17 180/55ZR-17 radial
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 41 mm inverted fork (SFF-BP), fully adjustable, 120 mm travel 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel
Rear suspension Showa gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable, 151 mm travel Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel
Motorcycle type Supersport Supersport
Top speed 280km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 8 L/100km 18 L – 7.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $15000 $13000
Brand price lists View KAWASAKI price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

– 4.3" TFT screen with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, engine temperature, dual trip meters, range, current and average fuel consumption, clock
– Smartphone connectivity

– LED lights
– Riding modes, traction control (adjustable), power modes
– Adjustable brake and clutch levers

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2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR: listed specifications

The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and 2024 HONDA CBR600RR are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the Ninja ZX-6R has more torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CBR600RR has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Ninja ZX-6R and CBR600RR have very similar engine displacement (600 cc vs 600 cc).

Peak power

Ninja ZX-6R and CBR600RR have very similar peak power (122 hp vs 119 hp).

Torque

Ninja ZX-6R has a modest listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 63 Nm).

Listed top speed

Ninja ZX-6R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 260 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CBR600RR has a modest listed weight advantage (186 kg vs 198 kg). Ninja ZX-6R and CBR600RR have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs HONDA CBR600RR?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for HONDA CBR600RR.

Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or HONDA CBR600RR?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 122 hp compared with 119 hp on the HONDA CBR600RR.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or HONDA CBR600RR?

HONDA CBR600RR is lighter at 186 kg vs 198 kg for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.

Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or HONDA CBR600RR?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.