| Engine | Honda VFR800 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 781 cc | 806 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) |
| Max torque | 60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 750 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 11.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 72.0 mm | 71.0 mm |
| Stroke | 48.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.51 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 554 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Honda VFR800 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.939 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (58 mph) | 2.571 (67 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.062 (81 mph) | 1.941 (89 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.578 (106 mph) | 1.556 (111 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.291 (129 mph) | 1.333 (129 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.111 (150 mph) | 1.2 (143 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.965 (172 mph) | 1.095 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda VFR800 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 3.94 in travel | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |