| Engine | Yamaha R7 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP2 | |
| Displacement | 689 cc | 806 cc |
| Max power | 73 hp (@8 750 RPM) | 113 hp (@10 200 RPM) |
| Max torque | 67 Nm (@6 500 RPM) | 83 Nm (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.30 litre | 3.80 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, 10W50 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR8A-9 | NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 71.0 mm |
| Stroke | 68.6 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.58 kg/hp | 2.04 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 388 hp/Ton | 489 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTZ7S 12V 6Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R7 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | |
| Final drive | 3.0 | |
| 1. gear | 2.846 | 2.571 (108 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.125 | 1.941 (143 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.632 | 1.556 (178 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 | 1.333 (208 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.091 | 1.2 (231 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.964 | 1.095 (253 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R7 | Kawasaki Z800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond steel frame | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | KYB 41mm USD, 130.00 mm travel | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 130.00 mm travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) |