| Engine | Honda CB900F Hornet | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 919 cc | 748 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 67 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 12 100 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.80:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH-9, DENSO U24FER9, NGK CR9EH-9 | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.27 lbs/hp | 4.70 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 585 hp/2500lbs | 531 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB900F Hornet | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.52 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 2.769 (62 mph) | 2.571 (71 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (86 mph) | 1.941 (94 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (107 mph) | 1.556 (117 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.368 (125 mph) | 1.333 (136 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.227 (140 mph) | 1.2 (152 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (152 mph) | 1.095 (166 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB900F Hornet | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Mono-backbone frame | Tubular steel, diamond |
| Front susp. | 43mm fork, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.04 in travel | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel |