Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 vs Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012 compared to Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012
Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore76 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke55 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power200.1 HPEngine power129 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpm
TorqueTorque114.3 NmTorque65.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,500 rpmRpm at Torque11,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio13.1
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

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
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,040 mm
WidthWidth715 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,115 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,115 mmWheelbase1,380 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height813 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17.3 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012

With probably no other motorbike would the test riders have wished to be able to reach into the tuning box at least a little. Because the Ninja ZX-10R is a motorbike that offers an excellent basis for the race track. Unlike the other three Japanese bikes, it is radical, offers competitive top performance compared to BMW and Ducati.

Engine offers powerful peak power

offers ABS and traction point together.

Handling somewhat suboptimal for faster routes

braking performance diminishes over time.

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Yamaha YZF-R6

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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Price Yamaha YZF-R6

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