| General |
| Year | 2015 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Ninja 300 | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.8 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | 1110 mm / 43.7 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2015 mm / 79.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | 715 mm / 29.1 in | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 172 kg | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 172 kg / 379.1 lbs - ABS 174 kg / 383.6 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 27.0 Nm / 2.8 kg-fm @ 10000 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 x 49 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection: Ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.000 (42/14) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.714 (38/14) 2nd 1.789 (34/19) 3rd 1.409 (31/22) 4th 1.160 (29/25) 5th 1.000 (27/27) 6th 0.893 (25/28) | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 3.087 (71/23) | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Tube diamond, steel | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | 37 mm Telescopic fork, | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload, | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | 27° | 23.2° |
| Trail | 93 mm / 3.6 in | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 132 mm / 5.1 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70-17 M/C 54S | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |