| Engine | Suzuki GS500 | BMW HP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 487 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 47 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 193 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) | 82 lb ft (@9 750 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 14 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 8.00:1 | 13.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.03 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 5W40, Motul 300V 5W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9 | NGK LMAR9D-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.6 mm | 49.7 mm |
| Throttle bore | 48.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 8.72 lbs/hp | 2.27 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 286 hp/2500lbs | 1099 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 11Ah | 12V 7Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GS500 | BMW HP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID. 520VM, 110 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.714 | 1.652 |
| Final drive | 2.437 | 2.588 |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (48 mph) | 2.6471 (94 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (67 mph) | 2.091 (119 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.38 (86 mph) | 1.727 (144 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.125 (106 mph) | 1.5 (166 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.961 (124 mph) | 1.36 (183 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (140 mph) | 1.261 (197 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GS500 | BMW HP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium composite bridge frame | |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork | 46mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Link type | Aluminium swingarm, 5.12 in travel |