| Attribute | Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat × | Kawasaki ZZR 600 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1997 | 1997 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat | Kawasaki ZZR 600 |
| Category | Sport | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 73 | 73 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 67 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 187 | 195 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3904 | 0.3744 |
| Seat height (mm) | 810 | 780 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 255 | 240 |