| General |
| Year | 2010 | 2026 |
| Colours | Blue/White, Black/Silver, Black/Maroon | - |
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX-R 1000 | Yamaha YZF-R7 |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 710 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 28.0 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 55.3 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 810 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 31.9 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,045 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 80.5 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in. | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Height | 1130 mm / 44.5 in | 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Length | 1130 mm / 44.5 in | 2070 mm / 81.5 in |
| Width | 720 mm / 28.3 in | 724 mm / 28.5 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 220 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 485.0 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.62 gallons | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 447.5 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 203.0 kg | 189 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.50 litres | - |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485.0 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 299 km/h / 185.8 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 2.8 sec. | - |
| Max Power | 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm | 35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 117 Nm / 11.9 kg fm / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.9 x 2.3 inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 74.5 x 57.3 mm | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 60.96 cubic inches | - |
| Engine Type | V2, four-stroke | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 999.00 cc | - |
| Displacement | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 74.5 x 57.3 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Exhaust | 4 into 2, stainless steel | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel Injection | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition Transistorized | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EIA-9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch. | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center |
| Suspension - Front | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Suspension - Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Rake | 23.9° | 24° |
| Trail | - | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125mm / 4.9 in. | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.2 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 310 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310 mm Discs 4 piston caliper | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm disc | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy, 3 spoke | - |