| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 128 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.31 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 755 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.891 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (70 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (99 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (122 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (141 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (160 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (177 mph) | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 120 mm travel | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65 | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |