Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

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Overview - Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 vs Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009 compared to Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009
Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore74.5 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke57.3 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power136 HPEngine power124 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,500 rpm
TorqueTorque116.7 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque10,000 rpmRpm at Torque10,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio13
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin-SparFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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
LengthLength2,045 mmLength2,040 mm
WidthWidth710 mmWidth705 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,095 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,375 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight203 kgKerb Weight189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

The GSX-R 1000 remains something for the experienced rider, despite its precise and balanced rideability and controllable power delivery. Suzuki knows that a thousand must remain a thousand and strictly adheres to this. Let's hope that they can continue to do so for a long time.

Improved geometry

compact engine design

relaxed seating position

system with multiple height adjustments

anti-hopping clutch.

Accessibility of compression adjustment suboptimal

weak in the lower rev range

not for beginners

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Yamaha YZF-R6 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000 vs Yamaha YZF-R6

Price Suzuki GSX-R 1000

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