| Engine | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Suzuki GSR600 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 600 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 98 hp (@12 000 RPM) | 96 hp (@12 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@9 600 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.20:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.37 quart | 3.41 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.66 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 536 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | YT12B-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Suzuki GSR600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 50V4 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.926 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (65 mph) | 2.785 (64 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (94 mph) | 2.0 (89 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (118 mph) | 1.6 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (138 mph) | 1.36 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (154 mph) | 1.208 (148 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (170 mph) | 1.08 (165 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ6-ST | Suzuki GSR600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | 43mm USD |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper | Monoshock |