| Engine | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 948 cc |
| Max power | 143 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 77 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 500 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 050 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.40:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Oil type | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-30 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 20 | 16 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 37.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.56 lbs/hp | 3.70 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 701 hp/2500lbs | 674 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | GT14B-4, 12V 12Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.933 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (78 mph) | 2.692 (60 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 (106 mph) | 2.059 (79 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (130 mph) | 1.65 (98 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (147 mph) | 1.409 (115 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (163 mph) | 1.222 (133 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.115 (175 mph) | 1.034 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ1 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle steel | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | 43mm fork, 5.51 in travel | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 5.31 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |