| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 748 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 12 100 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 | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 4.70 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 531 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | |
| Final drive | 2.867 | |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (71 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (94 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (117 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (136 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (152 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (166 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Kawasaki Z750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Tubular steel, diamond |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel |