Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

The Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 are both naked bikes that offer powerful performance and stylish designs. However, there are several key differences between the two models.

In terms of engine power, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 takes the lead with its 152 HP engine, while the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 falls slightly behind with 119 HP. This gives the Suzuki model a clear advantage in terms of acceleration and top speed.

Both bikes feature in-line engines with liquid cooling, ensuring optimal performance and temperature regulation. They also have fuel injection systems, providing efficient fuel delivery and improved throttle response.

In terms of torque, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 boasts 106 Nm, while the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 offers 93 Nm. This means that the Suzuki model will have better low-end power and acceleration.

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front suspension, allowing for better stability and control while riding. The suspension on the rear of both models consists of a swing arm with a monoshock, providing a comfortable ride and good handling.

The chassis of both bikes is made of aluminum and features a twin-tube frame design, ensuring a lightweight yet sturdy construction.

When it comes to braking, both models have double disk brakes in the front, providing excellent stopping power. The Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 has larger brake disks with a diameter of 310 mm, compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023's 298 mm disks.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer ABS, ensuring safe braking in various conditions. The Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 also features riding modes, ride by wire technology, and a shift assistant with a blipper, allowing for smooth and precise gear shifts. The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 goes a step further with additional features such as cornering ABS, a quickshifter, cruise control, traction control, and anti-wheelie, providing enhanced safety and convenience.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 has a slightly wider front tire width of 120 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023's 180 mm. The Suzuki model also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 19 liters, offering a longer range of 311 km, compared to the Yamaha model's 14-liter tank and 280 km range. However, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 is lighter, with a kerb weight of 189 kg, compared to the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023's 214 kg.

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

In terms of equipment, both bikes feature LED headlights, providing excellent visibility. The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 also has a TFT display, offering a modern and customizable interface.

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 offers a superior engine, excellent shift assistant with a blipper, balanced handling, a bold design, a comfortable seating position, and a good price. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 boasts an extremely agile and powerful engine, a comfortable riding position, high-quality suspension elements from KYB and Öhlins, a good quickshifter with a blipper, and a distinctive look.

In terms of weaknesses, the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 has a less comprehensive electronics package, lacking a 6-axis IMU and cornering ABS. Additionally, the instruments on the handlebars are somewhat antiquated, and the display is not particularly easy to read. The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 has a small TFT display, a horn that is half-heartedly installed at the front, and a wide turning circle.

Overall, both the Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 are powerful and stylish naked bikes, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two will depend on individual preferences and priorities, such as engine power, advanced rider assistance systems, and design.

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore73.4 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke59 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power152 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque106 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
Can be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceCan be restricted for A2 licenceYes
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel120 mmTravel137 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel130 mmTravel142 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail100 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,115 mmLength2,090 mm
WidthWidth810 mmWidth795 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,190 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,460 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)214 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A
RangeRange311 kmRange280 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions122 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions116 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption6.1 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023

The new GSX-S1000 is an old acquaintance in terms of basic design - the engine and chassis are still from the predecessor. However, the machine has been modernised in many areas and presents itself at an extremely high level, especially visually. Although the engine cannot compete in the league of the super-potent Hyper Nakeds, it functions very harmoniously and powerfully enough. The conventional chassis also strikes a successful compromise between sportiness and comfort. The hammer arguments are definitely the successful design, the standard quickshifter with blipper and, last but not least, the comparatively low price.

superior engine

excellent shift assistant including blipper

balanced handling

bold design

driving-friendly seating position

good price

Electronics package not very comprehensive

no 6-axis IMU, no cornering ABS

instruments on the handlebars somewhat antiquated

display not particularly easy to read

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023

The Yamaha MT-09 SP already had it easy in the previous generation, as it is the even more refined version of an already really good, because wonderfully agile fun machine! The current SP version is no different, but it has been improved even further. A little more power, increased torque and better-tuned electronics make it even more fun. As expected, the suspension with classier KYB and Öhlins components works excellently, the brakes could be a little sharper, but the seating position is still what you would expect from such an agile and easily controllable fun machine. The few quirks like the small TFT display or the controversial light mask in no way make it worse, but simply an even more independent personality!

Extremely agile and powerful engine

comfortable riding position

high-quality suspension elements from KYB and Öhlins

good quickshifter with blipper

distinctive look.

Small TFT display

horn half-heartedly installed at the front

wide turning circle

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-S1000 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP

There are a few key differences between a Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 is about 5% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2023 there are more Suzuki GSX-S1000 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 73 compared to 29. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 SP with 96 days compared to 155 days for the Suzuki GSX-S1000. Since model year 2015 1000PS.de editors have written 36 reviews for the Suzuki GSX-S1000 and 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP since model year 2018. The first review for the Suzuki GSX-S1000 was published on 27/09/2014 and now has more than 17,100 views. This compares to more than 49,000 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 SP published on 06/11/2017.

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