2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2024 Yamaha R6
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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 Lowest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha R6 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 Yamaha R6) up to 122 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
- Torque spans 61.7 Nm (2024 Yamaha R6) up to 69 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
- Weight spans 185 kg (2024 Yamaha R6) to 198 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | Yamaha R6 |
| Engine size | 600cc | 600cc |
| Power | 122hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 61.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 198kg | 185kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm semi-floating discs, Nissin monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm inverted fork (SFF-BP), fully adjustable, 120 mm travel | Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Showa gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable, 151 mm travel | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 17 L – 6.6 L/100km |
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| Price | $15000 | $13000 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View YAMAHA 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 – LED lights |
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2024 Yamaha R6: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and 2024 Yamaha R6 are closely matched in peak power and displacement, while the Ninja ZX-6R has more torque, and the R6 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Ninja ZX-6R and R6 have very similar engine displacement (600 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
Ninja ZX-6R and R6 have very similar peak power (122 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
Ninja ZX-6R has a modest listed torque advantage (69 Nm vs 61.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja ZX-6R and R6 have very similar listed top speeds (280 km/h vs 280 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
R6 has a modest listed weight advantage (185 kg vs 198 kg). Ninja ZX-6R has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Yamaha R6?
Both are listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or Yamaha R6?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 122 hp compared with 119 hp on the Yamaha R6.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or Yamaha R6?
Yamaha R6 is lighter at 185 kg vs 198 kg for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or Yamaha R6?
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.
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