| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha FZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1043 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 143 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 81 lb ft (@7 300 RPM) | 77 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 200 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 050 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 11.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | 2.84 quart |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 20 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 37.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.48 lbs/hp | 3.56 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 718 hp/2500lbs | 701 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | GT14B-4, 12V 12Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha FZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.581 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.75 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (67 mph) | 2.5 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.95 (89 mph) | 1.842 (106 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (109 mph) | 1.5 (130 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.389 (126 mph) | 1.333 (147 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.238 (141 mph) | 1.2 (163 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.107 (158 mph) | 1.115 (175 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Yamaha FZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar | Double cradle steel |
| Front susp. | Showa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel | 43mm fork, 5.51 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.39 in travel | Swingarm, 5.31 in travel |