| General |
| Year | 2015 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 812 mm / 32 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1115 mm / 43.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 1115 mm / 43.9 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 715 mm / 28.0 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 198 kg | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 198 kg / 436.3 lbs ABS 201 kg / 443.2 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 296.6 km/h / 184.3 mph | - |
| Max Power | 199.8 hp / 147 kW @ 13000 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 114.3 Nm / 11.62 kg-m @ 1150 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.4 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 76 x 55 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.4 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.294 (39/17) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 2.053 (39/19) 3rd 1.737 (33/19) 4th 1.571 (33/21) 5th 1.444 (26/18) 6th 1.348 (31/23) | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.681 (79/47) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Twin spar, cast aluminium | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm Big Piston Fork (BPF), rebound, compression and spring preload adjustability. | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal Back-link. High/low-speed compression, rebound and preload adjustable. 4.9in wheel travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 25.° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 109.9 mm / 4.2 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 310 mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston calliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm petal disc | 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 |