| Engine | Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | Evolution 1200 | |
| Displacement | 1202 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 67 hp (@5 700 RPM) | 197 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 72 lb ft (@3 200 RPM) | 101 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 6 000 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 050 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | OHV V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.00:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.46 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 5100 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | HD 6R12 | NGK SILMAR9E9 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Bore | 88.9 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 96.8 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 8.82 lbs/hp | 2.67 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 283 hp/2500lbs | 934 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Belt | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.5 | 1.48 |
| Final drive | 2.344 | 2.556 |
| 1. gear | 2.56 (50 mph) | 3.077 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.829 (71 mph) | 2.471 (96 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.36 (95 mph) | 2.045 (116 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.127 (114 mph) | 1.727 (138 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.967 (134 mph) | 1.524 (156 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.348 (176 mph) |
| Chasis | Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel | |
| Front susp. | 39 mm front forks | Showa Big Piston Fork USD |
| Rear susp. | Coil-over | Showa monoshock |