| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 953 cc | 1299 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 178 hp (@9 800 RPM) |
| Max torque | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) | 101 lb ft (@10 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 150 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 3.12 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 77.2 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 63.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 44.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.90 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 641 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | YT12A-BS, 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK GB50GSV Z3 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.596 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 2.352 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (68 mph) | 2.615 (81 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.882 (93 mph) | 1.937 (110 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.555 (112 mph) | 1.526 (140 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (132 mph) | 1.285 (166 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (146 mph) | 1.136 (188 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (160 mph) | 1.043 (204 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel, Backbone frame | |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork | USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock | Monoshock, 5.51 in travel |