| Engine | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 131 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 192 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 52 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 84 lb ft (@11 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 000 RPM | 13 400 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 13.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.41 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 45.1 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 48.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.23 lbs/hp | 2.25 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 773 hp/2500lbs | 1110 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 7Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 520 X-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.717 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (81 mph) | 2.286 (94 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.2 (105 mph) | 1.778 (122 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.85 (125 mph) | 1.5 (144 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.6 (144 mph) | 1.333 (162 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.421 (163 mph) | 1.214 (178 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.3 (178 mph) | 1.138 (190 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Honda CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminum frame | Diamond, aluminum twin spar |
| Front susp. | 41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travel | 43mm Showa BPF, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.31 in travel | Uni Pro-Link, 5.43 in travel |