| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 1043 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 136 hp (@9 600 RPM) |
| Max torque | 135 Nm | 109 Nm (@7 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 56.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.83 kg/hp | 1.60 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 546 hp/Ton | 623 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | |
| Final drive | 2.8 | |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (109 km/h) | |
| 2. gear | 1.95 (145 km/h) | |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (177 km/h) | |
| 4. gear | 1.389 (204 km/h) | |
| 5. gear | 1.238 (229 km/h) | |
| 6. gear | 1.136 (249 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Aluminium beam twin spar |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 120.00 mm travel | 41mm USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 110.00 mm travel | Monoshock, 150.00 mm travel |