| Attribute | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 R 2006 × | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat 2003 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2003 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 R | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | - | 73.1 |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 68.9 | 65.8 |
| Bore (mm) | 67 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 42.5 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Compression | 13.9:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound and Compression Damping,TiSiCN Coating | - |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, Stepless Rebound, High and Low Speed Compression Damping, and Ride Height | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | - |
| Front tyre | 120/65-ZR17 | - |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 164 | 187 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.3909 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 805 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 19 |