| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 140 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 112 Nm (@11 500 RPM) | 111 Nm (@7 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 11 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.90 litre | 4.00 litre |
| Oil type | SAE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.00 kg/hp | 1.58 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 1005 hp/Ton | 633 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.562 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (161 km/h) | 2.6 (108 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (192 km/h) | 1.95 (144 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (229 km/h) | 1.6 (176 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (265 km/h) | 1.389 (203 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (303 km/h) | 1.238 (227 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (335 km/h) | 1.107 (254 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel | Showa 41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 120.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 137.00 mm travel |