| Engine | Suzuki GS500 | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 487 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 47 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 199 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) | 87 lb ft (@10 800 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 14 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 8.00:1 | 13.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.03 quart | 3.88 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.6 mm | 55.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 43.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 8.72 lbs/hp | 2.22 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 286 hp/2500lbs | 1128 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 11Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GS500 | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID. 520VM, 110 links | 525 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.714 | 1.652 |
| Final drive | 2.437 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (48 mph) | 2.562 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (67 mph) | 2.052 (121 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.38 (86 mph) | 1.714 (145 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) | 1.269 (196 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GS500 | Suzuki GSX-R1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame | |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork | Showa BPF USD |
| Rear susp. | Link type | Showa monoshock |