Yamaha R1 2018 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Overview - Yamaha R1 2018 vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2018 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Yamaha R1 2018

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	42.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	112.4 Nm	Torque	68.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	599 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,055 mm	Length	2,040 mm
Width	Width	690 mm	Width	715 mm
Height	Height	1,150 mm	Height	1,125 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,405 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2018

The Yamaha YZF-R1 is closer to a racing machine than ever before. The engine shines with lightness and agility. The seating position surprises positively and the handling is radical but still "suitable for the masses". The machine immediately stands out visually and also due to the heart-warming sound and is now 20 years after the first R1 the biggest milestone in R1 history.

Very rev-happy engine

great sound

terrific handling

compact and radical machine - nevertheless great seating comfort

high-quality electronic equipment

high-quality and noble components with the most modern manufacturing methods.

agile driving style required - rolling around comfortably is not her thing

Suzuki GSX-R 600 2009

The new bike is definitely not just a model update, but a noticeably better overall concept, even for hobby riders, which is more enjoyable than any previous 600.

Relatively low overall weight

easy handling

good-sounding power unit

precise braking system

quiet, stable chassis.

Somewhat suboptimal in the high rev range

inappropriate design.