Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs. Yamaha SCR950 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Yamaha SCR950 2017

Yamaha SCR950 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 compared to Yamaha SCR950 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020
Yamaha SCR950 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore67 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke45.1 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power130 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque70.8 NmTorque79.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,000 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.9 Compression Ratio9
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement636 ccmDisplacement942 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel135 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel151 mmTravel110 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialSteel

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, ExtrudedFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake66.5 degreeRake61 degree
TrailTrail101 mmTrail130 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter298 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,025 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth710 mmWidth895 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,170 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity13 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

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 SCR950 2017

Yamaha SCR950 2017

The new SCR950 further expands the wide range of "Faster Sons" retro bikes. A visually extremely successful, minimalist bike with beautiful scrambler elements. When riding on asphalt, you only notice that the XV950 cruiser serves as the basis because of the low lean angle. The engine, on the other hand, pulls well and the brakes, each with a 298 disc at the front and rear, make a good effort. Off-road, however, the suspension elements quickly snap due to the high weight of 252 kilos. All in all, an interesting and very finely executed interpretation of a very early scrambler.

Credible scrambler look

comfortable seating position

powerful engine

adequately dimensioned brakes

uncomplicated handling

Apart from ABS, no electronic features

chassis fails quite quickly

comparatively little lean angle clearance

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