Yamaha R3 2016 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha R3 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Overview - Yamaha R3 2016 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha R3 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R3 2016 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha R3 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha R3 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.1 mm	Stroke	45.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	42 HP	Engine power	130 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	29.6 Nm	Torque	70.8 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	12.9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	321 ccm	Displacement	636 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,090 mm	Length	2,025 mm
Width	Width	720 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,380 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R3 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a perfectly sized supersport motorbike. With its 130 hp, sporty but controlled riding is possible. The shorter gearing and the 36cc extra displacement ensure that you can be a bit lazier on the road. A worthy flag-waver for the 600cc supersport segment.

Great engine with a great mix of revving and torque

supersport pleasure with lively handling - but still no ascetic feeling in the saddle

well responsive fork and decent, adjustable chassis.

Some details could do with more finesse - number plate holder and indicators!

The overall silhouette is not sporty enough. The sporty bike could do with more aggressiveness.