| Engine | Kawasaki Z750 | Aprilia Shiver 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | M551M |
| Displacement | 748 cc | 749 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 95 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) | 59 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 100 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 400 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.03 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | NGK CR7EKB |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.4 mm | 92.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 52.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.70 lbs/hp | 4.87 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 531 hp/2500lbs | 512 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z750 | Aprilia Shiver 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | 525 ZRPK, 108 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.868 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.75 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (71 mph) | 2.57 (56 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (94 mph) | 1.88 (76 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (117 mph) | 1.5 (96 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (136 mph) | 1.272 (113 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (152 mph) | 1.13 (127 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (166 mph) | 1.041 (138 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z750 | Aprilia Shiver 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel, diamond | Streel tube |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel | Monoshock, 4.80 in travel |