| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 128 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 199 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 87 lb ft (@10 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 14 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 13.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.88 quart |
| Oil type | 10W50, Motul 5100 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 43.8 mm | 55.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 43.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.31 lbs/hp | 2.22 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 755 hp/2500lbs | 1128 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 | 525 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.891 | 1.652 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.923 (70 mph) | 2.562 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.055 (99 mph) | 2.052 (121 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.666 (122 mph) | 1.714 (145 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (141 mph) | 1.5 (166 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.272 (160 mph) | 1.36 (183 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.153 (177 mph) | 1.269 (196 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 120 mm travel | Showa BPF USD |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock (uni-trak) 5.31 in travel120/65 | Showa monoshock |