| Engine | Kawasaki Z800 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 806 cc | 1679 cc |
| Max power | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) | 200 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 61 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 125 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 11.90:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 4.45 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR | NGK CR9EIA, DENSO IU27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 90.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.51 lbs/hp | 3.42 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 554 hp/2500lbs | 731 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS | YTZ14S |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z800 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.509 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 3.082 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (67 mph) | 2.375 (66 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (89 mph) | 1.81 (87 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (111 mph) | 1.4 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (129 mph) | 1.115 (141 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (143 mph) | 0.935 (168 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z800 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) | Swingarm, 4.33 in travel |