| General |
| Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1374 mm / 54.1 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 1994 mm / 78.5 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 729 mm / 28.7 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 156 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 170 | 203 |
| Dry Weight | 156 kg / 344 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 451 cc /.27.5 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 58.6 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | EURO5 | - |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | DFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, with assist and slipper function | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Hydraulic telescopic fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 24.5° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 90 mm / 3.6 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| ABS | Standard | - |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70 R17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/60 R17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |