| Attribute | Yamaha YZF 600 R 1999 × | Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha YZF 600 R | Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 71.5 | 78.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.64 | 0.62 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 66 | 65 |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49.6 | 43.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 14.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 14.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 220 |
| Front tyre | 120/60-ZR17 | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 135 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,400 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 221 | 203 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 820 |
| Front percentage of weight | 48.5 | 50.7 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 236 | 243 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 18 |