| Engine | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki ZX-14 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 847 cc | 1352 cc |
| Max power | 115 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 190 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 113 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 300 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-3 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | 4.26 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR9EA-9 | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 12 | 16 |
| Bore | 78.0 mm | 84.0 mm |
| Stroke | 59.1 mm | 61.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 44.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.60 lbs/hp | 2.92 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 693 hp/2500lbs | 854 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S | 12V 14Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki ZX-14 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525V10 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.681 | 1.541 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.412 |
| 1. gear | 2.667 (66 mph) | 2.625 (82 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (88 mph) | 1.947 (111 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (109 mph) | 1.545 (140 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.381 (127 mph) | 1.333 (161 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (148 mph) | 1.154 (187 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (170 mph) | 1.036 (208 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-09 | Kawasaki ZX-14 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminum backbone frame |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 5.39 in travel | USD 4.61 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock 5.12 in travel | Swingarm 4.80 in travel |