Horex VR6 Silver Edition (2016) vs Kawasaki Z 750F (1976) vs Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat (1998)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Horex | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | VR6 Silver Edition | Z 750F | YZF 600R Thundercat |
| Years: | 2016 | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V6, 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset, triple overhead cam, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1218 cc / 74.32 cu-in | 746 cc / 45.5 cu-in | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 68.2 x 55.4 mm | 64 х 58 mm | 62 x 49.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | NA | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Turbo. Rotrex radial compressor C-series, detatchable | 4x Mikuni VM 28 SC carburetors | 4 x 36 mm Keihin CV downdraft carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 167.7 hp / 122.4 kW @ @ 8500 rpm | 70 hp / 52.1 kW @ 9000 rpm | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 138 Nm / 101.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 5.9 kgf-m / 42.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 96 Link | 530 O-ring chain OEM sprocket sizes per tooth Front= 15 Back= 47 |
| Frame: | Aluminum bridge frame with steel steering head | Steel double cradle | Twin spar, steel, delta box |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins upside-down fork (Ø 43 mm) with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Telescopic forks | 41 mm telescopic fork adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment | Swing arm dual shocks | Monoshock adjustable preload, bump and rebound |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Bremo. | 2x disc | 2x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 264mm disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Bremo | Drum | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR17 | 3.25-19 | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55-ZR17 | 4.00-18 | 160/60-17 |
| Dry Weight: | 221.0 kg / 487.2 lbs | 230 kg / 507 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 USA gal | 17.7 Litres / 4.6 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |