| Engine | Suzuki GSX-R 750 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 749 cc | 948 cc |
| Max power | 141 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 61 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 72.0 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Stroke | 46.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.70 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 674 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX-R 750 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK 525ROZ4, 110 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.857 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.47 | 2.933 |
| 1. gear | 2.785 (81 mph) | 2.692 (60 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.052 (110 mph) | 2.059 (79 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.681 (134 mph) | 1.65 (98 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (155 mph) | 1.409 (115 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.304 (173 mph) | 1.222 (133 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.181 (191 mph) | 1.034 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX-R 750 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin spar aluminum | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | 46mm monoshock | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |