| Engine | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 143 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 77 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 050 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.40:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-30 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 20 | 16 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 37.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.56 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 701 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | GT14B-4, 12V 12Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.581 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.75 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (78 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 (106 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (130 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (147 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (163 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.115 (175 mph) | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle steel | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm fork, 5.51 in travel | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 5.31 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |