| General |
| Year | 2007 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Ducati 1098 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 32.2 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2100 mm / 82.6 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | - | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 173 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 203 |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 381 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 273.5 km/h / 169.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 119.3 kW / 160 hp @ 9750 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 122.4 Nm / 12.5 kgf-m / 90.4 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 20.3 sec / 250.0 km/h / 155 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.9 sec / 213.2 km/h / 132.5 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1099 cc / 67.1 cu in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 104 x 64.7 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 20W-50 | - |
| Exhaust | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38 | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 | - |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 24.3° - 24.5° | 23.2° |
| Steering Angle | 28.5° - 28.5° | - |
| Trail | - | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 127 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 330mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |