| Engine | BMW R nineT | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1170 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@7 550 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 87 lb ft (@6 000 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 8 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Flat-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK MAR8B-JDS | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 101.0 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 73.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.45 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 561 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 14 Ah |
| Gearbox | BMW R nineT | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.737 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.91 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.38 (52 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.7 (73 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.3 (96 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.07 (116 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.94 (132 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.85 (146 mph) | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | BMW R nineT | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | 4-part tubular-steel frame | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | USD Sachs 46mm forks | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Swinging arm , shock absorber | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |