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Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Yamaha YZF-R6 2014
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Yamaha YZF-R6 2014
Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power124 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,040 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,095 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,375 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight221 kgKerb Weight189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Yamaha YZF-R6 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Yamaha YZF-R6

Price Kawasaki Z1000

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Yamaha YZF-R6

Model year
Current average market prices

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