Kawasaki W 650 (2005-07) vs Yamaha YZF 600 R6 (2006)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model:	W 650	YZF 600 R6
Years:	2005-07	2006
Engine:	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:	676 cc / 41.2 cu-in	599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	72 x 83 mm	67 x 42.5 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio:	8.7:1	12.4;1
Lubrication:	Wet sump	Wet sump
Induction:	2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor	Fuel Injection 38mm throttle bodies
Ignition:	Digital with K-TRIC	TCI
Starting:	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 5000 rpm	124.6 hp / 91.7 kW @14500 rpm
Max Torque:	56 Nm / 5.71 kg-m @ 5500 rpm	69.1 Nm / 7.05 kg-m @ 11000 rp @ 1100 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	O-ring Chain
Front Suspension:	39 mm telescopic fork	41mm upside down forks with 2-way compression damping adjustable
Front Wheel Travel:	130 mm / 5.1 in	119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension:	Twin shocks with 5-way spring preload adjustment	Fully adjustable rear shock absorber with 2-way compression damping
Rear Wheel Travel:	85 mm / 3.3 in	119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes:	Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper	2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes:	160mm Drum	Single 220mm disc
Front Tyre:	100/90-19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	130/80-18	180/55 ZR17
Dimensions:	Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width 790 mm / 31.1 in Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in	Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width 705 mm / 27.8 in Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase:	1465 mm / 57.6 in	1380 mm / 53.4 in
Seat Height:	790 mm / 31.1 in	850 mm / 33.5 in
Dry Weight:	195 kg / 430 lbs	162 kg / 357 lbs (single seat 161 kg)
Ground Clearance:	126 mm / 4.9 in	130 mm / 5.1 in
Fuel Capacity:	15 Litres / 3.96 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.6 gal