| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 200 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.02 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 828 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (79 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (102 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (123 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (142 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (159 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (178 mph) | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |