| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 152 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 76 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 81 lb ft (@7 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 750 RPM | 11 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | 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 | 40.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.80 lbs/hp | 3.48 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 893 hp/2500lbs | 718 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 530 O-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.581 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.685 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (81 mph) | 2.6 (67 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 (109 mph) | 1.95 (89 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (134 mph) | 1.6 (109 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (151 mph) | 1.389 (126 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (168 mph) | 1.238 (141 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.115 (181 mph) | 1.107 (158 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminium | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel | Showa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Monoshock, 5.39 in travel |