| Engine | Honda CB650R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 94 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 Nm (@8 500 RPM) | 111 Nm (@7 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 11 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.70 litre | 4.00 litre |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 46.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.15 kg/hp | 1.58 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 465 hp/Ton | 633 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB650R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.69 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 3.07 (98 km/h) | 2.6 (108 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.35 (128 km/h) | 1.95 (144 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.888 (159 km/h) | 1.6 (176 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.56 (193 km/h) | 1.389 (203 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.37 (220 km/h) | 1.238 (227 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.21 (249 km/h) | 1.107 (254 km/h) |
| Chasis | Honda CB650R | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel diamond frame | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front susp. | 41mm Showa, Separate Function Fork USD, 120.00 mm travel | Showa 41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock, 128.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 137.00 mm travel |