| Engine | Yamaha FZ8-N | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 779 cc | 806 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 Nm (@8 000 RPM) | 83 Nm (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 500 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 11.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 litre | 3.80 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 71.0 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.99 kg/hp | 2.04 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 502 hp/Ton | 489 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ8-N | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.692 (117 km/h) | 2.571 (108 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (152 km/h) | 1.941 (143 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (178 km/h) | 1.556 (178 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (206 km/h) | 1.333 (208 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.35 (233 km/h) | 1.2 (231 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.208 (260 km/h) | 1.095 (253 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ8-N | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond aluminium | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | 130.00 mm travel | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 130.00 mm travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |