| Engine | Kawasaki Z750 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 748 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 72 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 78 Nm (@8 300 RPM) | 64 Nm (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 100 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | 2.30 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.4 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.13 kg/hp | 2.75 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 469 hp/Ton | 363 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z750 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | DID 525 V8, 110 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 2.088 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (114 km/h) | 2.461 (84 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (151 km/h) | 1.777 (116 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (188 km/h) | 1.38 (150 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (219 km/h) | 1.125 (184 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (244 km/h) | 0.961 (215 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (267 km/h) | 0.851 (243 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z750 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel, diamond | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke |
| Rear susp. | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 125.00 mm travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel |