| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 600 cc | 748 cc |
| Max power | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 12 100 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 32.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.32 lbs/hp | 4.70 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 753 hp/2500lbs | 531 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (68 mph) | 2.571 (71 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (100 mph) | 1.941 (94 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (125 mph) | 1.556 (117 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (146 mph) | 1.333 (136 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (164 mph) | 1.2 (152 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (180 mph) | 1.095 (166 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Tubular steel, diamond |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel |