Yamaha R9 vs Kawasaki ZX6R - New Vs Old School SuperSports Showdown

A Comprehensive Specs Comparison between the NEW 2025 Yamaha R9 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R!

Yamaha’s newest and most technically advanced supersport motorcycle to date that in some regions will hold the top spot in their lineup, the R9. Up against one of the last great holdouts of the legendary 600cc class that holds a world of pedigree, the ZX-6R. Today we are going New vs Old School in a battle between two motorcycles that aim and claim to do the same thing, rip up both the street and the track, but do it in different ways.

G’day I’m Kwackajack and welcome back to another episode of the Versus Series! This is where we put two similar bikes which you may be looking to choose between under the magnifying glass for a comprehensive specs comparison and really get down to the nitty gritty to find out what the differences are. We’ll be analysing the styling, claimed engine and power specs, exhaust notes, weight, suspension and ergo’s, brakes, features and price to see where they stack up and if the new boy from Yammy has enough to take down one of the last old guard 600CC legends.

While it may seem like it is going one way there is a big factor we’ll discuss at the end that may just sway the outcome. Before we get started though if you do enjoy these types of comparisons please make sure to leave a like and hit subscribe so others who might be having the same questions can find their answers too.

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