| Engine | Honda CB900F Hornet | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 919 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 67 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 49 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 15 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.80:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 3.41 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH-9, DENSO U24FER9, NGK CR9EH-9 | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.27 lbs/hp | 3.17 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 585 hp/2500lbs | 787 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah | 12 V 28.8 kC (8 Ah)/10 HR, FTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Honda CB900F Hornet | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.52 | 1.926 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 2.812 |
| 1. gear | 2.769 (62 mph) | 2.785 (76 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (86 mph) | 2.052 (103 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (107 mph) | 1.681 (125 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.368 (125 mph) | 1.45 (145 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.227 (140 mph) | 1.304 (162 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (152 mph) | 1.181 (179 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB900F Hornet | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Mono-backbone frame | Twin-spar black coated |
| Front susp. | 43mm fork, 4.72 in travel | USD, Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 120mm stroke |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.04 in travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 5.12 in travel |