| Engine | BMW S1000R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | A11A10A | |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 165 hp (@11 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 84 lb ft (@9 250 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 270 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.50:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | |
| Oil type | 5W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9FI-10G | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 49.7 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.65 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 944 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | BMW S1000R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.652 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.647 (78 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.091 (99 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.727 (119 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.476 (140 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.304 (158 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.167 (176 mph) | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | BMW S1000R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel, Backbone frame | |
| Front susp. | USD telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Mono-shock 117mm trvel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |