| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki ZX-10R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1043 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 207 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 81 lb ft (@7 300 RPM) | 84 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 200 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 13.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 47.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.48 lbs/hp | 2.19 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 718 hp/2500lbs | 1139 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki ZX-10R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | |
| Final drive | 2.867 | |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (67 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.95 (89 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (109 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.389 (126 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.238 (141 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.107 (158 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki ZX-10R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar | Aluminum perimeter |
| Front susp. | Showa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel | 43mm USD, 4.69 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.39 in travel | Monoshock, 4.49 in travel |