| Engine | Suzuki GSX-R600 | BMW R 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 1802 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 91 hp (@4 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 67 Nm (@11 500 RPM) | 157 Nm (@3 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Flat-2 |
| Compression | 12.90:1 | 9.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.50 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9, DENSO IU27D | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 107.1 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 100.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.50 kg/hp | 3.79 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 668 hp/Ton | 263 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12V 26Ah |
| Gearbox | Suzuki GSX-R600 | BMW R 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Dry |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | RK 525SMOZ8, 114 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 1.974 | |
| Final drive | 2.687 | |
| 1. gear | 2.687 (117 km/h) | |
| 2. gear | 2.105 (149 km/h) | |
| 3. gear | 1.761 (178 km/h) | |
| 4. gear | 1.521 (206 km/h) | |
| 5. gear | 1.347 (233 km/h) | |
| 6. gear | 1.23 (255 km/h) |
| Chasis | Suzuki GSX-R600 | BMW R 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-spar aluminium | Double-cradle steel frame |
| Front susp. | Showa Big Piston Fork USD, 120.00 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Link type monoshock, 130.00 mm travel | 89.00 mm travel |