| Engine | Honda CB650R | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 636 cc |
| Max power | 94 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 130 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 Nm (@8 500 RPM) | 70 Nm (@11 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 15 000 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 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.70 litre | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 46.0 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.15 kg/hp | 1.51 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 465 hp/Ton | 663 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB650R | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.69 | 1.9 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 2.294 |
| 1. gear | 3.07 (98 km/h) | 2.846 (144 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.35 (128 km/h) | 2.2 (186 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.888 (159 km/h) | 1.85 (221 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.56 (193 km/h) | 1.6 (255 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.37 (220 km/h) | 1.421 (288 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.21 (249 km/h) | 1.3 (314 km/h) |
| Chasis | Honda CB650R | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel diamond frame | Twin spar cast aluminium frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm Showa, Separate Function Fork USD, 120.00 mm travel | 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock, 128.00 mm travel | Uni Trak monoshock, 151.00 mm travel |