| General |
| Year | - | 1988 |
| Model | 1985 - 89 | - |
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX 1100S Katana | Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in | 1470 mm / 57.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm / 6.9 in | 150 mm / 5.8 in |
| Height | 1195 mm / 47.0 in | 1220 mm / 48.0 in |
| Length | 2260 mm / 89.0 in | 2210 mm / 87.0 in |
| Turning Circle | 3.5 m / 11.5 ft | - |
| Width | 715 mm / 28.1 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | 232 kg / 511 lbs | 204 kg / 449.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 L / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 4.5 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt | 3.7 Litres |
| Wet Weight | 243 kg / 535 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h / 136.4 mph | 256.6 km/h / 159.4 mph |
| Braking (60 km/h - 0) | - | 13.1 m / 37.6 m |
| Max Power | 83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm | 135 hp / 100.8 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 10.4 kgf-m / 102 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.9 sec / 191 km/h / 119 mph | 10.7 sec / 204.97 km/h |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1074 cc / 65.5 cu in | 989 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 35° forward inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
| Air Filter | Dual element (Paper and polyurethane) | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 66 mm | 75 x 56 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.6 US mpg / 44 Imp mpg | 15.8 km/lit |
| Fuel Induction | 4 x Mikuni BS34SS | 4x 37mm BDS Mikuni carburetors |
| Fuel Reserve | 5 L / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal | 4.5 Litres / 1.02 gal |
| Ignition | Transistorized | Digital Transistor Controlled Ignition (Digital T.C.I.) |
| Ignition Timing | 15° BTDC below 1500 rpm / 32° BTDC above 2350 rpm | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Oil Pump Type | - | Double-rotor trochoid |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) - gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate | Wet, multiplate disc, hydraulic |
| Final Drive | Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links | Chain, 532 'O'-ring type |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.800:1 (42/15) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.500 (35/15) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26) | 1st 36/14(2.571) 2nd 32/18(1.778) 3rd 29/21 (1.381) 4th . 27/23(1.174) 5th 28/27(1.037) |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.775:1 (87/49) | 68/41 (1.659) |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 46/16 (2.875) |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Steel, double cradle frame | Double cradle aluminium DELTABOX |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive | 41mm Telescopic infinite preload adjustable. |
| Suspension - Rear | Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable | Monoshock infinite preload adjust |
| Rake | 29° | 24.6° |
| Steering Head Bearing Type | - | Taper roller |
| Trail | 118 mm / 4.65 in | 98 mm / 3.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.91 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 109 mm / 4.29 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Charging System | Three-phase A.C. generator | A.C. Generator Battery 12V i4Ah |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 317 mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 264 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Tyres - Front | 3.50 - V19 | 120/70 VR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 4.50 - V17 | 160/60 VR18 |
| Wheels - Front | - | MT 3.50 x 17 (cast aluminium) |
| Wheels - Rear | - | MT 4.50 x 18 (cast aluminium) |