| Engine | Kawasaki Z800 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 806 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) | 125 hp (@14 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 48 lb ft (@11 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.90:1 | 13.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR | NGK CR9E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.51 lbs/hp | 3.42 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 554 hp/2500lbs | 730 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z800 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Enuma EK520MVXL1, 112 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.9 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.688 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (67 mph) | 2.714 (79 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (89 mph) | 2.2 (98 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (111 mph) | 1.85 (117 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (129 mph) | 1.6 (135 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (143 mph) | 1.421 (152 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (157 mph) | 1.3 (166 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z800 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | Tubular, diamond |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | 41mm Telescopic fork (USD) 120 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) | Swingarm (uni-trak) 5.24 in travel |