| Engine | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 953 cc |
| Max power | 77 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 73 lb ft (@8 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 600 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.20:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W30, 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Weight to power | 6.01 lbs/hp | 3.90 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 415 hp/2500lbs | 641 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | GT12B-4, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.714 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (53 mph) | 2.571 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (78 mph) | 1.882 (93 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (97 mph) | 1.555 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (113 mph) | 1.333 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (127 mph) | 1.2 (146 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (139 mph) | 1.095 (160 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Steel, Backbone frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic, 5.12 in travel | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork |
| Rear susp. | Link type monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock |