| Engine | Kawasaki Z900 | Honda CB600F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 97 hp (@12 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) | 49 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 400 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | 3.98 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9EH-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 73.4 mm | 65.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 45.2 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.70 lbs/hp | 4.50 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 674 hp/2500lbs | 555 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z900 | Honda CB600F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.863 |
| Final drive | 2.933 | 2.8 |
| 1. gear | 2.692 (60 mph) | 2.928 (65 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.059 (79 mph) | 2.062 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.65 (98 mph) | 1.647 (116 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.409 (115 mph) | 1.368 (140 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.222 (133 mph) | 1.2 (159 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.034 (157 mph) | 1.086 (176 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z900 | Honda CB600F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | Steel spine |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |