| Engine | Kawasaki ZX6R | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 48 lb ft (@11 700 RPM) | 44 lb ft (@11 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.30:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 2.74 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 40.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.42 lbs/hp | 3.33 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 730 hp/2500lbs | 749 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX6R | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Enuma EK520MVXL1, 112 links | RK525SMOZ7Y, 525 114 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.974 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.714 (79 mph) | 2.785 (75 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.2 (98 mph) | 2.052 (102 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.85 (117 mph) | 1.714 (122 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.6 (135 mph) | 1.5 (139 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.421 (152 mph) | 1.347 (155 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.3 (166 mph) | 1.208 (173 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX6R | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Aluminum twin spar |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork (USD) 120 mm travel | USD fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (uni-trak) 5.24 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |