| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 122 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 75 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 49 lb ft (@11 000 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@8 100 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.40 lbs/hp | 5.79 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 735 hp/2500lbs | 431 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8 Ah | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID525V8 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 2.022 | |
| Final drive | 2.666 | |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (73 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (103 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.722 (123 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (146 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (166 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (184 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.92 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel | Link-type suspension |