| Engine | Kawasaki Z750 | BMW S1000R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | A11A10A |
| Displacement | 748 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 165 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) | 84 lb ft (@9 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 100 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 270 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | 5W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | NGK LMAR9FI-10G |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.4 mm | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 49.7 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.70 lbs/hp | 2.65 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 531 hp/2500lbs | 944 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z750 | BMW S1000R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | 525 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.652 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (71 mph) | 2.647 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (94 mph) | 2.091 (99 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (117 mph) | 1.727 (119 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (136 mph) | 1.476 (140 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (152 mph) | 1.304 (158 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (166 mph) | 1.167 (176 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z750 | BMW S1000R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel, diamond | |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | USD telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel | Mono-shock 117mm trvel |