| Engine | Harley Davidson Roadster | Kawasaki H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | Evolution 1200 | |
| Displacement | 1202 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 72 hp (@5 700 RPM) | 310 hp (@14 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 75 lb ft (@3 750 RPM) | 121 lb ft (@12 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 6 000 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | OHV V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.00:1 | 8.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.46 quart | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 88.9 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 96.8 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 50.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 7.90 lbs/hp | 1.54 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 316 hp/2500lbs | 1627 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 12Ah | 12v 8.6 Ah |
| Gearbox | Harley Davidson Roadster | Kawasaki H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Belt | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.5 | 1.551 |
| Final drive | 2.345 | 2.333 |
| 1. gear | 2.648 (50 mph) | 3.188 (93 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.891 (70 mph) | 2.526 (117 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.406 (95 mph) | 2.045 (144 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.166 (114 mph) | 1.727 (171 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.999 (134 mph) | 1.524 (194 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.348 (219 mph) |
| Chasis | Harley Davidson Roadster | Kawasaki H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Mild steel, tubular frame | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD forks, 4.53 in travel | KYB 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Variable rate spring, 3.19 in travel | KYB monoshock, 5.31 in travel |