Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012 and Yamaha FZ6R 2009

Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012 and Yamaha FZ6R 2009 [S]ave

Attribute
Yamaha FZ6R 2009 ×
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2012 ×
General
Production from (year)20092012
MakeYamahaKawasaki
ModelYamaha FZ6RKawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
CategorySportSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjectionInjection. DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Displacement (cm³)600599
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Bore (mm)65.567
Stroke (mm)44.542.5
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline-X-Ring Chain
IgnitionDigital TCITCBI with digital advance
Compression12.2:113.3:1
Chassis
Front suspensionTelescopic fork, 5.1-in.travel41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear suspensionSingle shock, 5.1-in travelBottom-link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high-/low-speed) stepless compression damping
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)245220
Frame type-Aluminum perimeter
Front tyre120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre160/60-ZR17180/55-ZR17
Trail (mm)104104
Rake (fork angle) (degree)2624
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • cadmium yellow
  • pearl white
  • raven
  • team yamaha blue/white
  • lime green/ metallic spark black
  • metallic spark black/flat ebony
  • passion red/ metallic spark black
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4401,400
Kerb weight (kg)211.8191.1
Overall height (mm)1,1861,115
Overall length (mm)2,1212,090
Overall width (mm)770711
Seat height (mm)785815
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)17.4117.03



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