| Engine | Honda CBR1000RR | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 175 hp (@12 250 RPM) | 200 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 98 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 000 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.30:1 | 8.50:1 |
| Spark plug type | NGK IMR9E-9HES, DENSO VUH27ES | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.1 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 46.0 mm | 50.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.52 lbs/hp | 2.62 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 992 hp/2500lbs | 952 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12v 8.6 Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR1000RR | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 530 O-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.717 | 1.551 |
| Final drive | 2.625 | 2.444 |
| 1. gear | 2.286 (92 mph) | 3.188 (88 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.778 (118 mph) | 2.526 (112 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (140 mph) | 2.045 (138 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (158 mph) | 1.727 (163 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.214 (173 mph) | 1.524 (185 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.138 (184 mph) | 1.348 (209 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR1000RR | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar frame | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel | KYB 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.43 in travel | KYB monoshock, 5.31 in travel |