| Engine | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 636 cc |
| Max power | 124 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 130 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 51 lb ft (@11 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 000 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.74 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9, DENSO IU27D | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.32 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 752 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK525SMOZ8 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.974 | 1.9 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 2.294 |
| 1. gear | 2.687 (78 mph) | 2.846 (89 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.105 (99 mph) | 2.2 (116 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.761 (119 mph) | 1.85 (137 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.521 (137 mph) | 1.6 (158 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.347 (155 mph) | 1.421 (179 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.23 (170 mph) | 1.3 (195 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Kawasaki ZX6R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Twin spar cast aluminium frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travel | 41mm Showa Separate Function Fork - Big Piston USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Uni Trak monoshock, 5.94 in travel |