| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1043 cc | 748 cc |
| Max power | 136 hp (@9 600 RPM) | 110 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 109 Nm (@7 800 RPM) | 76 Nm (@7 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litre | 3.80 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 34.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.60 kg/hp | 2.00 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 623 hp/Ton | 500 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (109 km/h) | 2.571 (108 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.95 (145 km/h) | 1.941 (143 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (177 km/h) | 1.555 (179 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.389 (204 km/h) | 1.333 (208 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.238 (229 km/h) | 1.2 (232 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.136 (249 km/h) | 1.095 (254 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium beam twin spar | |
| Front susp. | 41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel | 51mm fork |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 150.00 mm travel |