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