| Engine | Honda CB900F Hornet | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 919 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 125 hp (@13 100 RPM) |
| Max torque | 67 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 49 lb ft (@11 300 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 15 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.80:1 | 12.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 2.74 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH-9, DENSO U24FER9, NGK CR9EH-9 | NGK CR9EIA-9, DENSO IU27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 71.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.5 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.27 lbs/hp | 3.39 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 585 hp/2500lbs | 738 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB900F Hornet | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK 525SMOZ8, 525 114 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.52 | 1.974 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.769 (62 mph) | 2.785 (75 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (86 mph) | 2.052 (102 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (107 mph) | 1.714 (122 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.368 (125 mph) | 1.5 (139 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.227 (140 mph) | 1.347 (155 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (152 mph) | 1.208 (173 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB900F Hornet | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Mono-backbone frame | Twin-spar aluminum |
| Front susp. | 43mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 41mm Showa USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.04 in travel | Showa monoshock, 5.12 in travel |