| General |
| Year | 2018 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Ninja 650 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in. | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1135 mm / 44.6 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in. | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 740 mm / 29.1 in. | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 193 | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 193 kg / 425.5 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 60 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | - | 23.2° |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 -17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/50 -17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |