| Engine | Yamaha FZ600 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 95 hp (@11 500 RPM) | 125 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 61 Nm (@9 500 RPM) | 67 Nm (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 000 RPM | 14 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 12.90:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 litre | 2.50 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK CR9EIA-9, DENSO IU27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 62.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 49.6 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.16 kg/hp | 1.50 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 463 hp/Ton | 668 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | GT12B-4, 12V 10Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ600 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK 525SMOZ8, 114 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.708 | 1.974 |
| Final drive | 3.2 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (98 km/h) | 2.687 (117 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (144 km/h) | 2.105 (149 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.545 (181 km/h) | 1.761 (178 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (210 km/h) | 1.521 (206 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (235 km/h) | 1.347 (233 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.074 (260 km/h) | 1.23 (255 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ600 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Double cradle steel | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork | Showa Big Piston Fork USD, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock | Link type monoshock, 130.00 mm travel |