| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1043 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@14 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 81 lb ft (@7 300 RPM) | 48 lb ft (@11 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 200 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 13.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9E |
| 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 | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.48 lbs/hp | 3.42 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 718 hp/2500lbs | 730 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Enuma EK520MVXL1, 112 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.9 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.688 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (67 mph) | 2.714 (79 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.95 (89 mph) | 2.2 (98 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (109 mph) | 1.85 (117 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.389 (126 mph) | 1.6 (135 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.238 (141 mph) | 1.421 (152 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.107 (158 mph) | 1.3 (166 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar | Tubular, diamond |
| Front susp. | Showa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel | 41mm Telescopic fork (USD) 120 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.39 in travel | Swingarm (uni-trak) 5.24 in travel |