| Engine | Triumph Rocket III | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2294 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 142 hp (@5 750 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 6 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 800 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-3 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 8.70:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 5.58 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DPR8EA-9 | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 12 | 16 |
| Bore | 101.6 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 94.3 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 5.43 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 460 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Triumph Rocket III | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.034 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.846 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.929 (57 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (86 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.435 (117 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.16 (144 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.964 (173 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | Triumph Rocket III | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel twin spine | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Chromed spring twin shocks | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |