| Engine | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 600 cc | 806 cc |
| Max power | 98 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) |
| Max torque | 46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.20:1 | 11.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.37 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 71.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.66 lbs/hp | 4.51 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 536 hp/2500lbs | 554 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YT12B-BS | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 50V4 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (65 mph) | 2.571 (67 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (94 mph) | 1.941 (89 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (118 mph) | 1.556 (111 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (138 mph) | 1.333 (129 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (154 mph) | 1.2 (143 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (170 mph) | 1.095 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |