| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 207 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 152 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 84 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 76 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 20 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 47.0 mm | 40.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.19 lbs/hp | 2.80 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 893 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 530 O-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.581 | |
| Final drive | 2.685 | |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (81 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.842 (109 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (134 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (151 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (168 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.115 (181 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum perimeter | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 4.69 in travel | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.49 in travel | Swingarm monoshock, 5.12 in travel |