| Engine | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc | 636 cc |
| Max power | 199 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 130 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 87 lb ft (@10 800 RPM) | 51 lb ft (@11 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.20:1 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.88 quart | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 76.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 55.1 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 43.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.22 lbs/hp | 3.32 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1128 hp/2500lbs | 752 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.652 | 1.9 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 2.294 |
| 1. gear | 2.562 (97 mph) | 2.846 (89 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.052 (121 mph) | 2.2 (116 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.714 (145 mph) | 1.85 (137 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.5 (166 mph) | 1.6 (158 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.36 (183 mph) | 1.421 (179 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (196 mph) | 1.3 (195 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX-R1000 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame | Twin spar cast aluminium frame |
| Front susp. | Showa BPF USD | 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock | Uni Trak monoshock, 5.94 in travel |