| Engine | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 123 hp (@14 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 49 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 16 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.50:1 | 13.10:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.41 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | NGK CR10EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.17 lbs/hp | 3.39 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 787 hp/2500lbs | 737 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 28.8 kC (8 Ah)/10 HR, FTX9-BS | YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.926 | 2.073 |
| Final drive | 2.812 | 2.813 |
| 1. gear | 2.785 (76 mph) | 2.583 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.052 (103 mph) | 2.0 (101 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.681 (125 mph) | 1.667 (121 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.45 (145 mph) | 1.444 (140 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.304 (162 mph) | 1.286 (157 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.181 (179 mph) | 1.15 (176 mph) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX-R600 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar black coated | Aluminium Deltabox |
| Front susp. | USD, Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 120mm stroke | USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 5.12 in travel | 4.72 in travel |