| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 953 cc | 249 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 32 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) | 16 lb ft (@9 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 1.23 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 77.2 mm | 62.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 41.2 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.90 lbs/hp | 11.64 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 641 hp/2500lbs | 214 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 3.087 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 3.071 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (68 mph) | 2.6 (41 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.882 (93 mph) | 1.789 (60 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.555 (112 mph) | 1.409 (75 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (132 mph) | 1.16 (91 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (146 mph) | 1.0 (106 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (160 mph) | 0.893 (119 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Ninja 250R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel, Backbone frame | Tubular, diamond |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock | Swingarm (uni-trak), 5.12 in travel |