| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1043 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 136 hp (@9 600 RPM) | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 80 lb ft (@7 800 RPM) | 50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 16 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 250 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 12.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR10EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.53 lbs/hp | 3.02 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 707 hp/2500lbs | 828 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 2.073 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 2.813 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (68 mph) | 2.583 (79 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.95 (90 mph) | 2.0 (102 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (110 mph) | 1.667 (123 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.389 (127 mph) | 1.444 (142 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.238 (142 mph) | 1.286 (159 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.136 (155 mph) | 1.15 (178 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium beam twin spar | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.91 in travel | Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel |