| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 142 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 81 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 200 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.79 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.02 lbs/hp | 3.57 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 828 hp/2500lbs | 700 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.733 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (79 mph) | 2.6 (70 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (102 mph) | 1.95 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (123 mph) | 1.6 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (142 mph) | 1.389 (130 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (159 mph) | 1.238 (145 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (178 mph) | 1.107 (163 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminium backbone |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel | Monoshock, 5.31 in travel |