| Engine | Kawasaki Z750 | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 748 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 46 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) | 31 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 100 RPM | 8 700 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 10.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 2.37 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | 10W30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | NGK CPR8EA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.4 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.70 lbs/hp | 9.11 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 531 hp/2500lbs | 274 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | FTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z750 | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | DID 520V0 112 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 2.029 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.733 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (71 mph) | 3.285 (35 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (94 mph) | 2.105 (55 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (117 mph) | 1.6 (71 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (136 mph) | 1.3 (88 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (152 mph) | 1.15 (99 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (166 mph) | 1.043 (110 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z750 | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel, diamond | Steel tubular diamond |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.80 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel | Monoshock, 4.13 in travel |