| Engine | Kawasaki ZX6R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 152 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 66 Nm (@11 700 RPM) | 104 Nm (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.30:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 20 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 40.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.55 kg/hp | 1.27 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 644 hp/Ton | 787 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX6R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Enuma EK520MVXL1, 112 links | 530 O-ring |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.581 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.685 |
| 1. gear | 2.714 (128 km/h) | 2.5 (130 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.2 (158 km/h) | 1.842 (176 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.85 (188 km/h) | 1.5 (216 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.6 (218 km/h) | 1.333 (243 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.421 (245 km/h) | 1.2 (270 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.3 (268 km/h) | 1.115 (291 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX6R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork (USD) 120 mm travel | 43mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (uni-trak) 133.00 mm travel | Swingarm monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |