| Engine | Yamaha MT-10 | Suzuki GS500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP4 | |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 487 cc |
| Max power | 160 hp (@11 500 RPM) | 47 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 81 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) | 30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 8.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | 3.03 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9E-J | NGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.89 lbs/hp | 8.72 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 863 hp/2500lbs | 286 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah | 12V 11Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-10 | Suzuki GS500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID. 520VM, 110 links | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 2.714 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.437 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (79 mph) | 2.461 (48 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (94 mph) | 1.777 (67 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.842 (111 mph) | 1.38 (86 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (130 mph) | 1.125 (106 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (148 mph) | 0.961 (124 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (164 mph) | 0.851 (140 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-10 | Suzuki GS500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic fork |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel | Link type |