| Engine | Norton Commando 961 SF | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 961 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 80 hp (@6 500 RPM) | 197 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 66 lb ft (@5 200 RPM) | 101 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.10:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK SILMAR9E9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Bore | 88.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 79.0 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 5.59 lbs/hp | 2.67 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 446 hp/2500lbs | 934 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Norton Commando 961 SF | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 O-ring | 525 |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.48 | |
| Final drive | 2.556 | |
| 1. gear | 3.077 (78 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.471 (96 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 2.045 (116 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.727 (138 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.524 (156 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.348 (176 mph) |
| Chasis | Norton Commando 961 SF | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel tubular with integral oil tank | |
| Front susp. | 43mm Ohlins USD, 4.53 in travel | Showa Big Piston Fork USD |
| Rear susp. | Ohlins monoshock, 3.94 in travel | Showa monoshock |