| General |
| Year | 1998 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Yamaha YZF1000 R1 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 813 mm / 32.3 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1395 mm / 54.9 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1095 mm / 43.1 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2035 mm / 80.1 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 695 mm / 27.3 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 192 | 203 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 177 | - |
| Dry Weight | 177 kg / 390.2 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / US 4.7 gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 192 kg / 423 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 277.2 km/h / 172.2 mph | - |
| Braking (60 km/h - 0) | 12.7 m / 36.7 m | - |
| Max Power | 148.8 hp / 109.5 kW @ 10000 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 11.0 kgf-m / 108.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.3 sec / 222.7 km/h | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Engine Oil Specification | Mineral, 20W/40 | - |
| Engine Weight / Gudgeon Pin Diameter | Engine weight 65.3kg 17mm diameter gudgeons | - |
| Exhaust | Alloy muffler | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.2 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | 4 x 40mm Mikuni CV Downdraft carburetors | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | Digital TCI | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9E | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 39/15 (2.600) 2nd 35/19 (1.842) 3rd 30/20 (1.500) 4th 28/21 (1.333) 5th 30/25 (1.200) 6th 29/26 (1.115) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm inverted telescopic forks | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Truss-type Aluminium swinging arm Monocross system | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 24° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 91 mm / 3.8 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 138.8 hp @ 9600 rpm | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50-17 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 6.00-17 | - |