| Engine | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 948 cc |
| Max power | 124 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.74 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9, DENSO IU27D | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.70 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 674 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK525SMOZ8 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.974 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 2.933 |
| 1. gear | 2.687 (78 mph) | 2.692 (60 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.105 (99 mph) | 2.059 (79 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.761 (119 mph) | 1.65 (98 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.521 (137 mph) | 1.409 (115 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.347 (155 mph) | 1.222 (133 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.23 (170 mph) | 1.034 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | 41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travel | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |