3+ User votes help you to compare Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Yamaha MT-09
Kawasaki already launched 2019 Ninja ZX-6R in the start of the this year. This is the only bike of its kind and a true middleweight supersport motorcycle that is made mainly for fast lap time. 2019 Ninja ZX-6R is the latest iteration of Kawasaki middle-weight supersport offering. Positioned below the flagship ZX-10R, the ZX-6R is for budding motorcyclists upgrading from entry-level performance machines. Unveiled at EICMA 2018 in Milan, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R updated for new generation. Apart form few tweaks of styling bike also gets some electronics and motor updates.
On the other hand Yamaha relaunched MT-09 in India at Rs 10.88 lakh (Ex-showroom). It is almost Rs 48,000 cheaper than its previous version. The Yamaha MT-09 was re-introduced in the Indian Market in November 2017 with a few cosmetic updated and a BS-IV Compliant engine. Powering MT-09 is an 847cc in-line three cylinder engine that puts out 111 Bhp and 87.5 Nm of torque. The twin-eye headlamp setup with the LED strips running below makes the MT-09 look super angry. The headlamps are LED units. There are unique touches like the 3D LED tail-light, swingarm mounted rear fender and almost horizontally placed rear suspension.
Bike Name | Top Speed | Ex-showroom GST Price, New Delhi |
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 260 kmph | ₹ 10,49,000 |
Yamaha MT-09 | 225 kmph | ₹ 9,55,575 |
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Let’s Take a Look at the Table for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and Yamaha MT-09 Specifications:
Specifications |
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R |
Yamaha MT-09 |
|
Engine | Engine Type |
Liquid Cooled, Inline Four Cylinder, 16-Valves, DOHC |
3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC |
Displacement |
636 cc |
847 cc |
|
Power |
130 PS @ 13500 rpm |
115 PS @ 10000 rpm |
|
Torque |
70.8 Nm @ 11500 rpm |
87.5 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
|
Bore Value |
67 mm |
78 mm |
|
Stroke Value |
45.1 mm |
59.1 mm |
|
Ignition Value |
TCBI with digital advance |
TCI |
|
Drive Type |
Chain Drive |
Chain Drive |
|
Start System |
Electric Start |
Self Starting |
|
Top Speed |
260 kmph |
198.26 kmph |
|
Fuel Zone | Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Fuel Capacity |
17.0-litres |
14.0-litres |
|
Mileage |
25 kmpl |
19 kmpl |
|
Transmission | Type |
Manual |
Manual |
No. Of Gears |
6 |
6 |
|
Gear Shift Pattern |
1-Down 5-Up |
1-Down 5-Up |
|
Clutch Value |
Wet Multidisc |
Wet Multiple Disc |
|
Measurements | Kerb Weight |
196 kg |
193 kg |
LengthxWidthxHeight |
2025x710x1100 |
2075x815x1120 |
|
Wheelbase |
1400 mm |
1440mm |
|
Ground Clearance |
130 mm |
135 mm |
|
Safety | Front Brakes |
310 mm Disc |
298 mm Hydraulic Dual Disc |
Rear Brakes |
220 mm Disc |
245 mm Hydraulic Single Disc |
|
Front Suspension |
Fully-adjustable USD fork |
Telescopic Forks |
|
Rear Suspension |
Fully-adjustable monoshock |
Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
|
Tyres | Tyre Type |
Tubeless |
Tubeless |
Tyre Size (Front) |
120/70-17 |
120/70ZR17M/C(58W) |
|
Tyre Size (Rear) |
180/55-17 |
180/55ZR17M/C(73W) |
|
Wheels Type |
Alloy |
Alloy |
|
Wheel Size |
17-inch |
17-inch |
|
Electricals | Battery |
N/A |
MF |
Head Lamp |
Twin LED |
LED |
|
Others | Colors |
Lime Green / Ebony |
Bluish Gray Solid Deep Purplish Blue Matte Dark Gray |
Price After GST | Ex-Showroom New Delhi |
Rs. 10,49,000/- |
Rs. 9,55,575/- |
While they may not be the same type of motorcycle, the comparison above clearly reveals how closely stacked they really are in terms of numbers. If you love fully-faired sports bikes and want to spend most of your time at the track, it is the Ninja ZX-6R that will tickle your fancy. That being said, the Yamaha MT-09 is no slouch at the track, it’s better-equipped and thanks to its ergonomics, is also an easier everyday bike.