| General |
| Year | 2012 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX-R 600 | Yamaha YZF-R7 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1385 mm / 54.5 in. | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Height | 1125 mm / 44.7 in. | 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Length | 2030 mm / 80.0 in. | 2070 mm / 81.5 in |
| Width | 715 mm / 28.1 in. | 724 mm / 28.5 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 187 | 189 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 160 | - |
| Dry Weight | 160 kg / 352 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 187kg / 412 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 253 | - |
| Max Power | 93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air | 35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.1 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 599 c / 36.6 cub. in. | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0 x 42.5 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Exhaust | Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES), under engine chamber leading to large volume muffler and triangular silencer | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100 km / 18.4 km/l / 43.3 US mpg / 52.3 Imp mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | - | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Oil Type | 10W40 | - |
| Spark Plug | NGK CR9E | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, slipper, cable operated | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | #525 Chain, 114 links | Chain |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.69 / 2nd 2.11 / 3rd 1.76 / 4th 1.52 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.23:1 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar extrusion frame | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center |
| Suspension - Front | Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) | Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Suspension - Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Rake | - | 24° |
| Trail | - | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in. | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310 mm Discs, Brembo 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R |
| Wheels | Alloy, 3 spoke | - |