| Engine | Yamaha SCR950 | Kawasaki Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 942 cc | 948 cc |
| Max power | 51 hp (@5 500 RPM) | 110 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 58 lb ft (@3 000 RPM) | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) |
| Redline | 6 000 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V-twin | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 9.00:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.07 quart | |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 85.0 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Stroke | 83.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 35.0 mm | 36.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 10.72 lbs/hp | 4.31 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 233 hp/2500lbs | 580 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha SCR950 | Kawasaki Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Belt | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.674 | 1.627 |
| Final drive | 2.332 | 2.8 |
| 1. gear | 3.067 (39 mph) | 2.917 (55 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.06 (57 mph) | 2.059 (79 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.579 (75 mph) | 1.65 (98 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.259 (94 mph) | 1.409 (115 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.042 (113 mph) | 1.222 (132 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.967 (167 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha SCR950 | Kawasaki Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle steel | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Dual shocks, 2.83 in travel | Monoshock, 5.51 in travel |