Yamaha YZF-R6 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

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Overview - Yamaha YZF-R6 2012 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

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Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R6 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	71 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	124 HP	Engine power	113 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.9
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	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	806 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,040 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Width	Width	705 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,050 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	189 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Kawasaki Z 800 2014

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha YZF-R6 vs Kawasaki Z 800

Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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Price Kawasaki Z 800

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