| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 207 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 84 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 16 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 250 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 12.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.0 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 47.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.19 lbs/hp | 3.02 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 828 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | |
| Final drive | 2.813 | |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (79 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (102 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (123 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (142 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (159 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (178 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-10R | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum perimeter | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 4.69 in travel | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.49 in travel | Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel |