| Engine | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 143 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 105 Nm (@7 500 RPM) | 111 Nm (@7 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 500 RPM | 11 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 050 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.40:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 litre | 4.00 litre |
| Oil type | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-30 | SAE 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 20 | 16 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 37.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.62 kg/hp | 1.58 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/Ton | 633 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | GT14B-4, 12V 12Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.581 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.75 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (126 km/h) | 2.6 (108 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 (170 km/h) | 1.95 (144 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (209 km/h) | 1.6 (176 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (236 km/h) | 1.389 (203 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (262 km/h) | 1.238 (227 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.115 (282 km/h) | 1.107 (254 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle steel | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front susp. | 43mm fork, 140.00 mm travel | Showa 41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 135.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 137.00 mm travel |