| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 953 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 72 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 2.18 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 77.2 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 39.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.90 lbs/hp | 6.06 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 641 hp/2500lbs | 412 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525 V8, 110 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 2.088 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (68 mph) | 2.461 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.882 (93 mph) | 1.777 (72 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.555 (112 mph) | 1.38 (93 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (132 mph) | 1.125 (114 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (146 mph) | 0.961 (134 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (160 mph) | 0.851 (151 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel, Backbone frame | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel |