Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024 vs. Yamaha R125 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024

Yamaha R125 2022

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024 vs Yamaha R125 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024

Yamaha R125 2022

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024 compared to Yamaha R125 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024

Yamaha R125 2022

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024

Yamaha R125 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	52 mm
Stroke	Stroke	45.1 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	124 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	69 Nm	Torque	12.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	11.2
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	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	636 ccm	Displacement	124.7 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	151 mm	Travel	114 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded	Frame type	Deltabox
Rake	Rake	66.5 degree	Rake	25 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	89 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	292 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	230 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
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	1,955 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	680 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,355 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	198 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	142 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R impresses with a powerful 636 cubic centimetres engine and dynamic handling, making it a thoroughly potent and sportily tuned machine. The well-functioning quickshifter and clear display contribute to a positive riding experience. However, the aggressive riding position significantly compromises comfort and the lack of a modern ride-by-wire system prevents the use of a blipper - making the ZX-6R look outdated compared to competitor models. Overall, it is an excellent choice for riders with sporting ambitions, but offers room for improvement in terms of comfort and modern features.

Powerful 636cc engine with plenty of grunt and power

well-functioning quickshifter at high rpm

good handling and pleasant ride feel

clear and easy-to-read display

sporty suspension

reliable brakes

Missing Ride-by-Wire system - therefore no blipper

aggressive riding position with acute knee angle and handlebar ends turned inwards

lack of comfort for longer rides

somewhat spartan display compared to the competition

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Yamaha R125 2022

The Yamaha YZF-R125 in the 2019 version makes journalists' lives difficult. You search and search for a fault, but can't find one - simply frustrating! Because the 15 hp single-cylinder with variable valve timing (VVA) performs excellently and is undoubtedly one of the best power units in the 125cc class. The handling is convincing in everyday life as well as on the racetrack, even if the chassis shows its sporty side on bumps. But we are on a super sports bike, so that is not a serious point of criticism. Maybe I need to ride the R125 for a few weeks to find its Achilles heel after all....

excellent engine

cool looks

sporty chassis

very potent on the racetrack

very good supersport package

unfortunately nothing