| General |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX-8R | BMW S 1000RR |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 832 mm / 32.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 mm / 57.7 in | 1457 mm / 57.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | - |
| Height | - | 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Length | - | 2073 mm / 81.6 in |
| Width | - | 848 mm / 33.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 205.2 kg / 452 lbs | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm | 154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm | 113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 x 70 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid/oil cooled | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Engine Management | - | BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body |
| Exhaust | Stainless-steel 2-into-1 exhaust system | - |
| Fuel Induction | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with assist and slipper functions | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement |
| Final Drive | D.I.D O-ring chain | Chain 525 17/46 |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st: 2.647 / 2nd: 2.091 / 3rd: 1.727 / 4th: 1.500 / 5th: 1.360 / 6th: 1.261 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed with quickshifter | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Steel | Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Showa inverted fork, | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Showa shock, Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
| Rake | 25.0° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 66.4° |
| Trail | 104 mm / 4.1 in | 99.8 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130mm / 5.1 in | 118 mm / 4.6 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers | 2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper | Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Standard | BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partial integral), Brake-Slide-Assist / BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (settings for RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC, RACE mode) |
| Rims - Front | - | 3.50 x 17 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 6.00 x 17 |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 x 17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 x 17 | 190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum | Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels |