Yamaha YZF-R6 2014 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Overview - Yamaha YZF-R6 2014 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

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Technical Specifications Yamaha YZF-R6 2014 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	124 HP	Engine power	111 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	10.8
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
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	948 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	Tubular

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	865 mm
Height	Height	1,095 mm	Height	1,150 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,470 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
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

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Its four-cylinder is silky smooth while delivering enough power to make you grin under your helmet. It is also very easy to move, which should make it a great commuter bike in everyday life and serve as an iconic fun bike at the weekend. The looks find the perfect straddle of classic design and modern details to form a coherent retro package that is also a worthy tribute to Kawasaki history. It's a great naked bike with a snazzy look.

Powerful and smooth engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

easy to ride

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

no shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours

no wind protection