Yamaha R1 2009 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Yamaha R1 2009
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke52.2 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power134 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,000 rpm
TorqueTorque115.5 NmTorque66.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque68 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio13.3
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height815 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight206 kgDry Weight191 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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