| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR 600F |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 598 cc |
| Max power | 128 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 85 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 43 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 2.84 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 63.0 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 48.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.31 lbs/hp | 4.88 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 755 hp/2500lbs | 512 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR 600F |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | RK50MF0-Z1 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.891 | 1.775 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.933 |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (70 mph) | 3.23 (53 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (99 mph) | 2.235 (77 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (122 mph) | 1.8 (96 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (141 mph) | 1.5 (115 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (160 mph) | 1.272 (136 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (177 mph) | 1.13 (153 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR 600F |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Steel cradle frame |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 120 mm travel | 37mm Showa fork, 5.12 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65 | Monoshock, 4.33 in travel |