| Engine | Kawasaki Z300 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 296 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 39 hp (@11 000 RPM) | 136 hp (@9 600 RPM) |
| Max torque | 19 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 80 lb ft (@7 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.60:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 62.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 49.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 9.61 lbs/hp | 3.53 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 260 hp/2500lbs | 707 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z300 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 3.087 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| 1. gear | 2.714 (38 mph) | 2.6 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.789 (58 mph) | 1.95 (90 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.409 (73 mph) | 1.6 (110 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.16 (89 mph) | 1.389 (127 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.0 (103 mph) | 1.238 (142 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.857 (120 mph) | 1.136 (155 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z300 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond steel tube | Aluminium beam twin spar |
| Front susp. | 37mm Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.20 in travel | Monoshock, 5.91 in travel |