Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and the Yamaha YZF-R7 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱720,800
- Est. monthly
- ₱20,334
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha YZF-R7
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱598,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,870
How they differ
- The Yamaha YZF-R7 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱598,000, which is ₱122,800 (17%) below the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R at ₱720,800.
- On installment at our default terms, the YZF-R7 is estimated at ₱16,870 a month against ₱20,334 for the Ninja ZX-6R, a difference of ₱3,464 a month.
- The Ninja ZX-6R makes more power (124 PS against 73.4 PS for the YZF-R7).
- The Ninja ZX-6R has more torque (69 Nm against 67 Nm for the YZF-R7).
- The YZF-R7 has the larger engine (689 cc against 636 cc for the Ninja ZX-6R).
- The Ninja ZX-6R is the heavier bike (198 kg against 188 kg for the YZF-R7).
- The Ninja ZX-6R carries more fuel (17 L against 13 L for the YZF-R7).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6RStandard, ₱720,800 | Yamaha YZF-R7Standard, ₱598,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve, in-line, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 636 cc | 689 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 124 PS | 73.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 13,000 rpm | 8750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 69 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 11000 | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection with oval sub-throttles: 38 mm x 4 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2025 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 710 mm | 705 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1105 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1400 mm | 1395 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 135 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 198 kg | 188 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted Separate Function fork (SFF-BP) with compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs, 41 mm | Upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating discs, 310 mm, Radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Hydraulic dual disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 220 mm, Single-bore pin-slide | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Perimeter, aluminium | Diamond |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, power modes, assist and slipper clutch | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.