| Engine | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | Kawasaki H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 178 hp (@11 000 RPM) | 310 hp (@14 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 87 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 121 lb ft (@12 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 150 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.50:1 | 8.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.12 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 73.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 59.0 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 50.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.49 lbs/hp | 1.54 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1004 hp/2500lbs | 1627 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12v 10Ah | 12v 8.6 Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | Kawasaki H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID530 V9, 110 Links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.553 | 1.551 |
| Final drive | 2.47 | 2.333 |
| 1. gear | 2.562 (100 mph) | 3.188 (93 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.052 (125 mph) | 2.526 (117 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.714 (150 mph) | 2.045 (144 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.5 (171 mph) | 1.727 (171 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.36 (188 mph) | 1.524 (194 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (202 mph) | 1.348 (219 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | Kawasaki H2R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm KYB USD, 4.72 in travel | KYB 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | KYB monoshock, 5.31 in travel |