| Engine | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki SV1000s |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cc | 996 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 116 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 98 Nm (@7 700 RPM) | 102 Nm (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litre | 3.40 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK CR8EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 73.4 mm | 98.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.68 kg/hp | 1.87 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 595 hp/Ton | 534 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS | 12V 12Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki SV1000s |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK530 SMOZ1, 108 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.838 |
| Final drive | 2.933 | 2.352 |
| 1. gear | 2.692 (97 km/h) | 2.666 (113 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.059 (127 km/h) | 1.933 (156 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.65 (158 km/h) | 1.5 (201 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.409 (185 km/h) | 1.227 (246 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.222 (214 km/h) | 1.086 (278 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.034 (253 km/h) | 1.0 (302 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z900 | Suzuki SV1000s |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | Cast aluminum |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | Telescopic, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) | Monoshock, 129.00 mm travel |