| General |
| Year | 2012 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki ZX-6R | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 815 mm / 32.3 in. | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 5.1 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.72 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1115 mm /43.9 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2090 mm / 2.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 705 mm / 28.0 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 191 | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 191 kg / 421 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 257.8 km/h / 160.2 mph | - |
| Max Power | 98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 14000 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 lb-ft @ 11800 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.1 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 599 cc / 36.6 cub 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 | 67 x 42.5mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.3:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l 44.5 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | - | 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 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.714 (38/14) / 2nd 2.200 (33/15) / 3rd 1.850 (37/20) / 4th 1.600 (32/20) / 5th 1.421 (27/19) / 6th 1.300 (26/20) Final reduction ratio 2.688 (43/16) | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.900 (76/40) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium perimeter | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston Front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload, | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 24° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in. | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 134 mm / 5.2 in. | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |