| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | BMW K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 987 cc |
| Max power | 128 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 90 hp (@8 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 63 lb ft (@8 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 8 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 10.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | Bosch XR 5 DC, Beru 12-5 DU, Champion A 85 YC |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.31 lbs/hp | 5.85 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 755 hp/2500lbs | 427 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | BMW K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | 520 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 1.891 | 1.944 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.91 |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (70 mph) | 2.312 (51 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (99 mph) | 1.522 (77 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (122 mph) | 1.185 (99 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (141 mph) | 0.966 (121 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (160 mph) | 0.875 (134 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (177 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | BMW K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Tubular steel frame |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 120 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 7.28 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65 | Monolever, 4.33 in travel |