Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025 vs. Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025

Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025 vs Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025

Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025 compared to Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025

Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025

Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	45.1 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	124 HP	Engine power	119 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	69 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.9	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	636 ccm	Displacement	889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	151 mm	Travel	117 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	66.5 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	101 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Quickshifter, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,025 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	710 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,105 mm	Height	1,145 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,430 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	198 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	196 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Connectivity, Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2024

Yamaha's new automated manual transmission in the MT-09 offers an interesting alternative to manual shifting. In "AT" mode, automated clutching makes riding easier, especially in city traffic, while "MT" mode preserves riding pleasure and sportiness. The neutral gear is now in first position, followed by gears 1 to 6, which enables smoother gear changes. Although the Y-AMT technology requires some familiarisation and there are limitations, such as the lack of "sliding" by pulling the clutch, yet the driving experience remains dynamic.

Easier riding in city traffic

Maintains a sporty driving feel in "MT" mode

Smooth gear changes thanks to new gear arrangement

Keyless ride included

Familiarisation time required No "gliding" through the clutch before corners

system could be more "obedient" or flexible in automatic mode

it is not possible to dose the propulsion as precisely as with a conventional clutch Additional costs of 500 EUR