Yamaha YZF 600 R6 20th Anniversary Edition by YARD (2020) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1997-98)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Yamaha	Kawasaki
Model:	YZF 600 R6 20th Anniversary Edition by YARD	ZX-R 250 Ninja
Years:	2020	1997-98
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:	599 cc / 36.5 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	67 x 42.5 mm	49 x 33.1 mm
Compression Ratio:	13.1;1	12.2:1
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Induction:	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I	4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors
Ignition:	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCBI
Starting:	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm	45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm
Max Torque:	61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm	2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, slipper, cable operated	Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	O-ring chain	Chain
Frame:	Deltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balance	Perimeter, pressed aluminium
Front Suspension:	43mm KYB telescopic forks	Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension:	KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable	Uni-track, Swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	113 mm / 4.4 in
Front Brakes:	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers	2x discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	110/70-R17 54H
Rear Tyre:	180/55 ZR17	140/60-R18 64H
Rake:	24°	24°
Trail:	97mm / 3.8 in	85 mm / 3.1 in
Dimensions:	Length 2,040 mm / 80.3 in Width 706 mm / 27.8 in Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in	Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase:	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1360 mm / 53.5 in
Ground Clearance:	130 mm / 5.1 in	141 mm / 5.1 in
Seat Height:	850 mm / 33.5 in	735 mm / 28.9 in
Fuel Capacity:	17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal	15 Litres / 3.4 US gal