| Engine | Kawasaki Z750 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 748 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 152 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 78 Nm (@8 300 RPM) | 104 Nm (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 100 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 20 |
| Bore | 68.4 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 40.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.13 kg/hp | 1.27 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 469 hp/Ton | 787 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z750 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | 530 O-ring |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.581 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.685 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (114 km/h) | 2.5 (130 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (151 km/h) | 1.842 (176 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (188 km/h) | 1.5 (216 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (219 km/h) | 1.333 (243 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (244 km/h) | 1.2 (270 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (267 km/h) | 1.115 (291 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z750 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel, diamond | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel | 43mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 125.00 mm travel | Swingarm monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |