| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki ZX-9R |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 899 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 143 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 74 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, ND U24ETR | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 75.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | 43.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.19 lbs/hp | 3.13 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 798 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki ZX-9R |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.562 | 2.563 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (100 mph) | 2.571 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (119 mph) | 1.941 (102 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (142 mph) | 1.556 (128 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (165 mph) | 1.333 (149 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (188 mph) | 1.2 (166 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (208 mph) | 1.095 (181 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Kawasaki ZX-9R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Aluminum twin-spar |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel | 46mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel | Monoshock, 5.31 in travel |