| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 125 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 49 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 15 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 300 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | 3.41 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.19 lbs/hp | 3.17 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 787 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 28.8 kC (8 Ah)/10 HR, FTX9-BS |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 1.926 |
| Final drive | 2.562 | 2.812 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (100 mph) | 2.785 (76 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (119 mph) | 2.052 (103 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (142 mph) | 1.681 (125 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (165 mph) | 1.45 (145 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (188 mph) | 1.304 (162 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (208 mph) | 1.181 (179 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Suzuki GSX-R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Twin-spar black coated |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel | USD, Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 120mm stroke |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 5.12 in travel |