| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 197 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 60 Nm (@12 000 RPM) | 137 Nm (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | 3.50 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | NGK SILMAR9E9 |
| 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 | 36.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.50 kg/hp | 1.21 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 664 hp/Ton | 824 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.48 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.556 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (110 km/h) | 3.077 (125 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (161 km/h) | 2.471 (155 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (202 km/h) | 2.045 (187 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (235 km/h) | 1.727 (222 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (264 km/h) | 1.524 (251 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (290 km/h) | 1.348 (284 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 120.00 mm travel | Showa Big Piston Fork USD |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper | Showa monoshock |