Yamaha FZ-8N 2011 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Overview - Yamaha FZ-8N 2011 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha FZ-8N 2011 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.6 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	134 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	14,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	82 Nm	Torque	66.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	68 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	13.3
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	779 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	197 kg	Dry Weight	191 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

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

But as in life, you can't demonise the "approximate 3/4 litre" concept of the FZ-8 by quickly leafing through the data sheets. That would be a shame, because the 8 has given us a lot of pleasure in the 3,200 kilometres we have covered so far. Contrary to the facts, the 800 is probably the best choice for the average ambitious rider.

Stable and stable

chassis relatively universal

large variety of accessories

acceptable performance

Footrest detent insert sets too early and brings unsteadiness into the chassis - as well as scraping on the ground

ugly exhaust

a bit cumbersome