| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha FZ6-ST |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 953 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 98 hp (@12 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 Nm (@8 200 RPM) | 63 Nm (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 250 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 12.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 litre | 2.50 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 77.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.77 kg/hp | 2.11 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 565 hp/Ton | 473 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YT12B-BS |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha FZ6-ST |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 50V4 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.955 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 2.875 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (110 km/h) | 2.846 (104 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.882 (150 km/h) | 1.947 (152 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.555 (181 km/h) | 1.556 (190 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (212 km/h) | 1.333 (222 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (235 km/h) | 1.19 (248 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (258 km/h) | 1.083 (273 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha FZ6-ST |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel, Backbone frame | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork | Telescopic fork, 130.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock | Monoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper |