| Engine | Kawasaki Z H2 | Honda CBR929RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 929 cc |
| Max power | 197 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 147 hp (@11 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 101 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 75 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 3.50 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK SILMAR9E9 | DENSO IUH27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.0 mm | 54.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.67 lbs/hp | 2.91 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 934 hp/2500lbs | 859 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z H2 | Honda CBR929RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.48 | 1.521 |
| Final drive | 2.556 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 3.077 (78 mph) | 2.692 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.471 (96 mph) | 1.933 (109 mph) |
| 3. gear | 2.045 (116 mph) | 1.6 (131 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.727 (138 mph) | 1.4 (150 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.524 (156 mph) | 1.286 (163 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.348 (176 mph) | 1.19 (176 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z H2 | Honda CBR929RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminium | |
| Front susp. | Showa Big Piston Fork USD | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock | Monoshock, 5.31 in travel |