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