| Engine | Kawasaki Z800 | BMW R nineT |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 806 cc | 1170 cc |
| Max power | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) | 110 hp (@7 550 RPM) |
| Max torque | 61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 87 lb ft (@6 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 8 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Flat-2 |
| Compression | 11.90:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR | NGK MAR8B-JDS |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 101.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 73.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.51 lbs/hp | 4.45 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 554 hp/2500lbs | 561 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS | 12 V 14 Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z800 | 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 | 3.0 | 2.91 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (67 mph) | 2.38 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (89 mph) | 1.7 (73 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (111 mph) | 1.3 (96 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (129 mph) | 1.07 (116 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (143 mph) | 0.94 (132 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (157 mph) | 0.85 (146 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z800 | BMW R nineT |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | 4-part tubular-steel frame |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | USD Sachs 46mm forks |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) | Swinging arm , shock absorber |