2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
190 kg / 419 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20182026
Make ModelYamaha YZF 600 R6Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1375 mm / 54.1 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1095 mm / 43.1 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2040 mm / 80.3 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width706 mm / 27.8 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)190 203
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight190 kg / 419 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement599 cc / 36.5 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke67 x 42.5 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.1;113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel InductionFuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-IFuel Injection
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled IgnitionElectronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate slipper clutchWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveO-ring chainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeDeltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balanceAluminum
Suspension - Front43mm KYB telescopic forksInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearKYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustableLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24°23.2°
Trail97mm / 3.8 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless