| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR 600 F4i |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 128 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 109 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 14 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 2.84 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50 | 10W40, GN4 10W40, Motul 5100 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK IMR9A-9H, DENSO VUH27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.31 lbs/hp | 3.96 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 755 hp/2500lbs | 630 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR 600 F4i |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | DID525HV-108LE |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.891 | 1.822 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 3.018 |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (70 mph) | 2.833 (67 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (99 mph) | 2.062 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (122 mph) | 1.647 (116 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (141 mph) | 1.421 (134 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (160 mph) | 1.272 (150 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (177 mph) | 1.173 (162 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR 600 F4i |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Diamond Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 120 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65 | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel |