| General |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Yamaha YZF-R7 | Suzuki GSX-8R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 831 mm / 32.7 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1395 mm / 54.9 in | 146 mm / 57.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1160 mm / 45.7 in | - |
| Length | 2070 mm / 81.5 in | - |
| Width | 724 mm / 28.5 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 189 kg / 417 lbs | 205.2 kg / 452 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm | 83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 68.6 mm | 84 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Exhaust | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler | Stainless-steel 2-into-1 exhaust system |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection with YCC-T | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch | Wet multiplate with assist and slipper functions |
| Final Drive | Chain | D.I.D O-ring chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed constant mesh | 6-speed with quickshifter |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center | Steel |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression | 41mm Showa inverted fork, |
| Suspension - Rear | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound | Showa shock, Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable |
| Rake | 24° | 25.0° |
| Trail | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 130mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F | 120/70 x 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R | 180/55 x 17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminum |