1998 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
1998 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 1998 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Power
148.8 hp / 109.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
277.2 km/h / 172.2 mph
Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year19982026
Make ModelYamaha YZF1000 R1Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height813 mm / 32.3 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1395 mm / 54.9 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance 140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1095 mm / 43.1 in1145 mm / 45.1 in
Length2035 mm / 80.1 in2075 mm / 81.7 in
Width695 mm / 27.3 in705 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)192 203
Dry Weight (kg)177-
Dry Weight177 kg / 390.2 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / US 4.7 gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight192 kg / 423 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Top Speed277.2 km/h / 172.2 mph-
Braking (60 km/h - 0)12.7 m / 36.7 m-
Max Power148.8 hp / 109.5 kW @ 10000 rpm 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque11.0 kgf-m / 108.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.3 sec / 222.7 km/h-
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke74 x 58 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Engine Oil SpecificationMineral, 20W/40-
Engine Weight / Gudgeon Pin DiameterEngine weight 65.3kg 17mm diameter gudgeons-
ExhaustAlloy mufflerAkrapovič
Fuel Consumption17.2 km/lit-
Fuel Induction4 x 40mm Mikuni CV Downdraft carburetorsFuel Injection
IgnitionDigital TCI Electronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9E-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChainChain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Gear Ratios1st 39/15 (2.600) 2nd 35/19 (1.842) 3rd 30/20 (1.500) 4th 28/21 (1.333) 5th 30/25 (1.200) 6th 29/26 (1.115)-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparAluminum
Suspension - Front41mm inverted telescopic forksInverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearTruss-type Aluminium swinging arm Monocross systemLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake24°23.2°
Trail91 mm / 3.8 in95 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 256mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear 138.8 hp @ 9600 rpm190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
Wheels - Front3.50-17-
Wheels - Rear6.00-17-