| Engine | Kawasaki Z800 | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 806 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) | 119 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 83 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 66 Nm (@11 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 400 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.90:1 | 12.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 litre | 3.50 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR | NGK IMR9E-9HES, DENSO VUH27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.04 kg/hp | 1.61 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 489 hp/Ton | 623 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z800 | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID525HV, RK525ROZ6 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 2.111 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (108 km/h) | 2.75 (117 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (143 km/h) | 2.0 (161 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (178 km/h) | 1.666 (193 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (208 km/h) | 1.444 (223 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (231 km/h) | 1.304 (246 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (253 km/h) | 1.208 (266 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z800 | Honda CBR 600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | 41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |