Yamaha R1 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Yamaha R1 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2023 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Yamaha R1 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Yamaha R1 2023
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore79 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke45.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power200 HPEngine power124 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque113.3 NmTorque69 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,500 rpmRpm at Torque10,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio12.9
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement636 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel151 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded
RakeRake102 degreeRake66.5 degree
TrailTrail24 mmTrail101 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsLaunch-Control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Quickshifter, Traction control

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 height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,025 mm
WidthWidth690 mmWidth710 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,105 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height855 mmSeat Height830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)201 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)198 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2023

Yamaha R1 2023

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is mature and makes countless racetrack pilots happy. The engine shines with lightness and agility, the seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also because of the heart-warming sound. Especially on the country road, the bike scores with its well-known strengths: great engine, great electronics, great package! A real pleasure to ride!

powerful engine

clean response

great but not intrusive sound

stable chassis

high-quality electronics

wonderfully noble overall impression

Brake not 100 per cent satisfactory on the race track

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2026

The Kawasaki ZX-6R 2025 is a bike that is more than just a technical evolution. It is a piece of motorbike history, a relic from a time when 600cc supersports dominated the roads - and it shows why we should never forget this era. With stable geometry, a harmonious engine, butter-smooth transmission and a character that inspires confidence, it is a revelation for both ambitious trackday riders and sporty country road fans. You get off, look back - and have that grin on your face that no other bike produces so consistently.

Powerful 636cc engine with plenty of grunt and power

well-functioning quickshifter at high rpms

good handling and pleasant ride feel

sportily tuned suspension

reliable brakes

Missing Ride-by-Wire system - therefore no blipper

seat too soft and low for the race track

ABS lines not optimal for track use

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

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