| General |
| Year | 2018 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Yamaha YZF 600 R6 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.5 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1095 mm / 43.1 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2040 mm / 80.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 190 | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 190 kg / 419 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 67 x 42.5 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1;1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multi-plate slipper clutch | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | O-ring chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Deltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balance | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm KYB telescopic forks | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 24° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 97mm / 3.8 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |