| Engine | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 499 cc | 636 cc |
| Max power | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 128 hp (@14 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.50:1 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH9 | NGK CR9E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 73.0 mm | 68.0 mm |
| Stroke | 59.0 mm | 43.8 mm |
| Weight to power | 7.46 lbs/hp | 3.31 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 334 hp/2500lbs | 755 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.947 | 1.891 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 2.866 |
| 1. gear | 3.461 (43 mph) | 2.923 (70 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.235 (68 mph) | 2.055 (99 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.75 (86 mph) | 1.666 (122 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.478 (102 mph) | 1.45 (141 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.28 (119 mph) | 1.272 (160 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (134 mph) | 1.153 (177 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB500 | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction | Tubular, diamond |
| Front susp. | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) | USD fork, 120 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) | Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65 |