Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 compared to Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Engine and Drive Train

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

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	37 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	151 mm	Travel	125 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	66.5 degree	Rake	25 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	95 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

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

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

With the new YZF-R3, Yamaha has taken the very good basis of the first generation and successfully developed it further. It now appears not only visually more mature, but also noticeably more competent at high speeds. When you ride the R3 at the limit, you quickly feel why Yamaha has set up its own Cup on it, as even the standard model gives a safe feeling at high speed. Nevertheless, there is room for improvement, especially in everyday use, when the rough response at low revs and the poor feedback from the brake lever lead to some moments of frustration during the ride.

High-revving engine

sufficient power for everyday use and compact racetracks

good basis for racetrack conversions

stable handling

suitable for long distances

poor throttle response at low revs

not enough feedback in brake lever

knee angle might be too acute for some riders