| Engine | Kawasaki ZX6R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@14 000 RPM) | 182 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 48 lb ft (@11 700 RPM) | 84 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 13 750 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 | 12.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 3.69 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-40, 20W-50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK LMAR9E-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 78.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.42 lbs/hp | 2.50 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 730 hp/2500lbs | 1001 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX6R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Enuma EK520MVXL1, 112 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.765 |
| 1. gear | 2.714 (79 mph) | 2.533 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.2 (98 mph) | 2.063 (120 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.85 (117 mph) | 1.762 (140 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.6 (135 mph) | 1.522 (162 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.421 (152 mph) | 1.364 (181 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.3 (166 mph) | 1.269 (194 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX6R | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular, diamond | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork (USD) 120 mm travel | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (uni-trak) 5.24 in travel | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel |