| Engine | Yamaha MT-07 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP2 | |
| Displacement | 689 cc | 948 cc |
| Max power | 74 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 000 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Oil type | YAMALUBE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR8A-9 | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Stroke | 68.6 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 5.33 lbs/hp | 3.70 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 468 hp/2500lbs | 674 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-07 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525VX3 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.925 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.933 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (45 mph) | 2.692 (60 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.125 (60 mph) | 2.059 (79 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.632 (79 mph) | 1.65 (98 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 (99 mph) | 1.409 (115 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.091 (117 mph) | 1.222 (133 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.964 (133 mph) | 1.034 (157 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-07 | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |