| General |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX-8R | Yamaha YZF-R9 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 831 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 mm / 57.7 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | - | 1181 mm / 46.5.in |
| Length | - | 1181 mm / 46.5.in |
| Width | - | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 205.2 kg / 452 lbs | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 x 70 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | - |
| Exhaust | Stainless-steel 2-into-1 exhaust system | - |
| 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 assist and slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | D.I.D O-ring chain | O-ring chain |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.681 (79/47) |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed with quickshifter | Constant mesh 6-speed transmission |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Steel | Aluminium Deltabox |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Showa inverted fork, | Telescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB |
| Suspension - Rear | Showa shock, Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable | Swingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB |
| Rake | 25.0° | 22.35° |
| Trail | 104 mm / 4.1 in | 94 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130mm / 5.1 in | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers | 2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper | Single 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 x 17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 x 17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum | - |
| Wheels - Front | - | MT3.5 x 17 M/C |
| Wheels - Rear | - | MT5.50 x 17 M/C |