2012 Kawasaki ZX-6R vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki ZX-6R 2012 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 14000 rpm
Top Speed
257.8 km/h / 160.2 mph
Weight
191 kg / 421 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20122026
Make ModelKawasaki ZX-6RSuzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height815 mm / 32.3 in.810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1400 mm / 5.1 in1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance 120 mm / 4.72 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1115 mm /43.9 in1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length2090 mm / 2.3 in2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width705 mm / 28.0 in710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)-156
Wet Weight (kg)191 190
Dry Weight-156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight191 kg / 421 lbs190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed257.8 km/h / 160.2 mph270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 14000 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 lb-ft @ 11800 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.1 sec10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Displacement599 cc / 36.6 cub in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke67 x 42.5mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled,Liquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l 44.5 US mpg5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionDFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle bodyNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionTCBI with digital advance Digital DC-CDI
Lubrication-Wet sump
Spark Plug-NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualWet, multiple discs
Final DriveSealed ChainChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios1st 2.714 (38/14) / 2nd 2.200 (33/15) / 3rd 1.850 (37/20) / 4th 1.600 (32/20) / 5th 1.421 (27/19) / 6th 1.300 (26/20) Final reduction ratio 2.688 (43/16)1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Primary Drive Ratios1.900 (76/40)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium perimeterUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload,Showa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload Showa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake24°23.8°
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in.97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear134 mm / 5.2 in.130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke