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