| Engine | Suzuki SV1000s | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 996 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 116 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 136 hp (@9 600 RPM) |
| Max torque | 102 Nm (@7 000 RPM) | 109 Nm (@7 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | 4.00 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EK | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 98.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.87 kg/hp | 1.60 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 534 hp/Ton | 623 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 12Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki SV1000s | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK530 SMOZ1, 108 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.838 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.352 | 2.8 |
| 1. gear | 2.666 (113 km/h) | 2.6 (109 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.933 (156 km/h) | 1.95 (145 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (201 km/h) | 1.6 (177 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.227 (246 km/h) | 1.389 (204 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.086 (278 km/h) | 1.238 (229 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.0 (302 km/h) | 1.136 (249 km/h) |
| Chasis | Suzuki SV1000s | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Cast aluminum | Aluminium beam twin spar |
| Front susp. | Telescopic, 120.00 mm travel | 41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 129.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 150.00 mm travel |