Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	45.1 mm	Stroke	69 mm
Engine power	Engine power	130 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	70.8 Nm	Torque	127 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	13.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	636 ccm	Displacement	1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

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	190 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,425 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	196 kg	Kerb Weight	184 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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.

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.