| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 200 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 98 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 8.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 55.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 50.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.32 lbs/hp | 2.62 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 753 hp/2500lbs | 952 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 | 12v 8.6 Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.551 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.444 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (68 mph) | 3.188 (88 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (100 mph) | 2.526 (112 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (125 mph) | 2.045 (138 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (146 mph) | 1.727 (163 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (164 mph) | 1.524 (185 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (180 mph) | 1.348 (209 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Ninja H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | KYB 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper | KYB monoshock, 5.31 in travel |