2014 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 2014 Yamaha YZF 600 R6

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
94.9 kW / 129 hp @ 14500 rpm
Top Speed
256.9 km/h
Weight
189 kg / 415.8 lbs.
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20142025
Make ModelYamaha YZF 600 R6Harley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1375 mm / 54.1 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1095mm / 43.1in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2040 mm / 80.3in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width705 mm / 27.8'in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)189 228
Dry Weight (kg)-221
Dry Weight-221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity17.5 Liters / 3.7 gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight189 kg / 415.8 lbs.228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Top Speed256.9 km/h-
Max Power94.9 kW / 129 hp @ 14500 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque65.7 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.7 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Standing Start 0-100 km3.5 sec-
Standing Start 0-150 km5.7 sec-
Standing Start 0-200 km9.7 sec-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.6 sec-
Engine
Displacement599 cc / 36.5 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke67 x 42.5 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio13.1;112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel Induction41 mm Mikuni throttle body F.I.Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionTCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate slipper clutchMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveO-ring chainBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios1st 31/12 (2.583) / 2nd 32/16 (2.000) / 3rd 30/18 (1.667) / 4th 26/18 (1.444) / 5th 27/21 (1.286) / 6th 23/20 (1.150)1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive-Gear, 49/89 ratio
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDeltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balanceStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable 41 mm inverted cartridge fork,43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearFully adjustable link Monocross; 4-way adjustable,Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24°30°
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail97 mm / 3.8 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear119.4 mm / 4.7 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipersSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Wheels-Aluminum cast, satin black