| Engine | Kawasaki ER6N | Yamaha FZ600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 72 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 95 hp (@11 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 66 Nm (@7 000 RPM) | 61 Nm (@9 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 13 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.40 litre | 3.00 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 83.0 mm | 62.0 mm |
| Stroke | 60.0 mm | 49.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.86 kg/hp | 2.16 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 349 hp/Ton | 463 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | GT12B-4, 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ER6N | Yamaha FZ600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Enuma EK520MVXL 114 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.095 | 1.708 |
| Final drive | 3.067 | 3.2 |
| 1. gear | 2.438 (83 km/h) | 2.846 (98 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.714 (117 km/h) | 1.947 (144 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (151 km/h) | 1.545 (181 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.111 (181 km/h) | 1.333 (210 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.966 (208 km/h) | 1.19 (235 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.852 (236 km/h) | 1.074 (260 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ER6N | Yamaha FZ600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel cradle | Double cradle steel |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 120 mm travel | 41mm fork |
| Rear susp. | Side mounted mono shock, 125.00 mm travel | Monoshock |