| Engine | Kawasaki ZX6R | Kawasaki Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 636 cc | 948 cc |
| Max power | 130 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 110 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 51 lb ft (@11 000 RPM) | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 10 000 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 | 10.80:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Stroke | 45.1 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 36.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.32 lbs/hp | 4.31 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 752 hp/2500lbs | 580 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki ZX6R | Kawasaki Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.9 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.294 | 2.8 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (89 mph) | 2.917 (55 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.2 (116 mph) | 2.059 (79 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.85 (137 mph) | 1.65 (98 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.6 (158 mph) | 1.409 (115 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.421 (179 mph) | 1.222 (132 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.3 (195 mph) | 0.967 (167 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki ZX6R | Kawasaki Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin spar cast aluminium frame | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston USD, 4.72 in travel | 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Uni Trak monoshock, 5.94 in travel | Monoshock, 5.51 in travel |