| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King | Yamaha MT-09 SP |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1525 mm / 60.0 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | - | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | 2245 mm / 88.4 in | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 235 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 194 |
| Dry Weight | 235.0 kg / 518.1 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 252.9 km/h / 157.1 mph | - |
| Max Power | 132.1 kW / 181.5 hp @ 9500 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 108 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.4 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 65 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust | 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system with a large capacity catalyzer, oxygen sensors and an oval cross section canister with dual openings that meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 regulation | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100 km / 16.1 km/l / 38 US mpg / 45 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection . Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Electronic | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain, RK GB50GSV Z4, 118 links | O-ring chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Twin-spar cast aluminum alloy | Controlled-fill die-cast aluminum with subframe |
| Suspension - Front | Inverted telescopic coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound |
| Suspension - Rear | Link type, oil damped, coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. | Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock |
| Rake | 25.7° | 24.4° |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 108 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 137 mm / 5.4 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260m disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C |
| Tyres - Rear | 200/50 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | - |