1998 Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

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 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year19982026
Make ModelYamaha YZF1000 R1Suzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height813 mm / 32.3 in810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1395 mm / 54.9 in1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance 140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Height1095 mm / 43.1 in1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length2035 mm / 80.1 in2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width695 mm / 27.3 in710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)192 190
Dry Weight (kg)177156
Dry Weight177 kg / 390.2 lbs156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / US 4.7 gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Wet Weight192 kg / 423 lbs190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed277.2 km/h / 172.2 mph270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Braking (60 km/h - 0)12.7 m / 36.7 m-
Max Power148.8 hp / 109.5 kW @ 10000 rpm 110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque11.0 kgf-m / 108.3 Nm @ 8500 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.3 sec / 222.7 km/h10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke74 x 58 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil SpecificationMineral, 20W/40Synthetic,10W/40
Engine Weight / Gudgeon Pin DiameterEngine weight 65.3kg 17mm diameter gudgeons-
ExhaustAlloy muffler-
Fuel Consumption17.2 km/lit5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel Induction4 x 40mm Mikuni CV Downdraft carburetorsNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionDigital TCI Digital DC-CDI
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK, CR9ENGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedWet, multiple discs
Final DriveChainChain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 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)1st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - Front41mm inverted telescopic forksShowa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearTruss-type Aluminium swinging arm Monocross systemShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake24°23.8°
Trail91 mm / 3.8 in97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 256mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear 138.8 hp @ 9600 rpm180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke
Wheels - Front3.50-17-
Wheels - Rear6.00-17-