2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2025 Yamaha R9
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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
- 2025 Yamaha R9 83 cm Lowest seat here
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 (2025 Yamaha R9) up to 122 hp (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
- Torque spans 69 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) up to 93 Nm (2025 Yamaha R9).
- Weight spans 195 kg (2025 Yamaha R9) to 198 kg (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R) to 900 cc (2025 Yamaha R9).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 2025 Yamaha R9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | YAMAHA |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 2025 Yamaha R9 |
| Engine size | 600cc | 900cc |
| Power | 122hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 69nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 198kg | 195kg |
| Front brake | 310 mm semi-floating discs, Nissin monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | Hydraulic double disc brake, Ø 320 mm |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58 W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73 W) Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm inverted fork (SFF-BP), fully adjustable, 120 mm travel | telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | Showa gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable, 151 mm travel | articulated, swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 8 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
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| Price | $15000 | Price not listed. |
| 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 |
Clutch type: Wet, Multi-disc Ignition system: TCI Operation: Electric Transmission: synchromesh, 6 gears Fuel system: Fuel Injection |
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2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2025 Yamaha R9: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and 2025 Yamaha R9 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the Ninja ZX-6R has the higher listed top speed, and the R9 has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
R9 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
Ninja ZX-6R and R9 have very similar peak power (122 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
R9 has a clear listed torque advantage (93 Nm vs 69 Nm).
Listed top speed
Ninja ZX-6R has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 250 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja ZX-6R and R9 have very similar listed weights (198 kg vs 195 kg). Ninja ZX-6R and R9 have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque and listed top speed, while peak power, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs 2025 Yamaha R9?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for 2025 Yamaha R9.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or 2025 Yamaha R9?
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 122 hp compared with 119 hp on the 2025 Yamaha R9.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or 2025 Yamaha R9?
2025 Yamaha R9 is lighter at 195 kg vs 198 kg for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
Which is better, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R or 2025 Yamaha R9?
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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