| Engine | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 77 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 75 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@8 100 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 600 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 12.20:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W30, 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 39.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 6.01 lbs/hp | 5.79 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 415 hp/2500lbs | 431 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | GT12B-4, 12V, 10Ah | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID525V8 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | |
| Final drive | 2.875 | |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (53 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (78 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (97 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (113 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (127 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (139 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic, 5.12 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.92 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Link type monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Link-type suspension |