| Engine | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki GSX-R750 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cc | 749 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 148 hp (@12 800 RPM) |
| Max torque | 98 Nm (@7 700 RPM) | 86 Nm (@11 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 14 250 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litre | 2.20 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 73.4 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 48.7 mm |
| Throttle bore | 50.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.68 kg/hp | 1.31 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 595 hp/Ton | 762 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS | 12V 10Ah 10HR |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki GSX-R750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK 525ROZ5Y, 116 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.761 |
| Final drive | 2.933 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.692 (97 km/h) | 2.79 (130 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.059 (127 km/h) | 2.05 (177 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.65 (158 km/h) | 1.71 (212 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.409 (185 km/h) | 1.5 (242 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.222 (214 km/h) | 1.35 (269 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.034 (253 km/h) | 1.2 (302 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki GSX-R750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | Aluminum frame |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | Showa 41mm USD, 130.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) | Showa monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |