| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Ducati 848 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.6 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1090 mm / 42.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2095 mm / 82.2 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | - | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 168 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 203 |
| Dry Weight | 168 kg / 370.4 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 257.8 km/h / 160.2 mph | - |
| Max Power | 98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 10000rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 lb-ft / @ 8250rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.1 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 848 cc / 51.7 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 | 94 x 61.2 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Exhaust | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers. | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l / 44.5 US mpg / 53.4 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | Champion, RA59GC | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain | 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 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 | 24.5° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 103 mm / 4.05 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 127 mm / 5.0 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm Disc, Brembo 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 245 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/50 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |