| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 748 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 110 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 56 lb ft (@7 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 4.41 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 566 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | |
| Final drive | 2.867 | |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (67 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (89 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.555 (111 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (129 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (144 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (158 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 51mm fork |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel |