| General |
| Year | 1981 - 82 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1300 | Yamaha MT-07 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | - | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Height | - | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Length | - | 2085 mm / 82.1 in |
| Width | - | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 322 | 183 kg |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 297 | - |
| Dry Weight | 297 kg / 654.8 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 27 Litres / US 7.1 gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 4.5 L / 1.2 US gal | - |
| Wet Weight | 322 kg / 709 lbs | 183 kg / 403 lbs Y-AMT: 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 223.6 km/h / 139 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-161 km/h) | 9.02 sec | - |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph) | 4.01 sec | - |
| Braking (48 km/h - 0) | 10.4 m / 34 ft | - |
| Braking (97 km/h - 0) | 44.5 m / 146 ft | - |
| Max Power | 87.5 kW / 120 hp @ 8000 rpm | 54 kW / 73.4.hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 ft. lbs @ 6500 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.9 sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1286 cc / 78.5 cu in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 x 71 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Oil Specification | Mineral, 10W/40 | - |
| Exhaust | - | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 3x 32mm twin choke Mikuni BSW carburetors | Mikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I. |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9E | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi disc | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.29 (39/17) / 2nd 1.67 (35/21) / 3rd 1.28 (32/25) / 4th 1.07 (29/27) 5th 0.93 (27/29):1 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | Manual 6 speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Double Cradle | Diamond |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Dual shocks preload adjustable | Swingarm, (Link type suspension) |
| Rake | 28.5° | 24.2° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in. | 93 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.9 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 260 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 250 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 110/90 -18 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/90 -17 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) |